After his resignation, Zhukov became an advisor to the head of the National Police
Yevhen Zhukov, head of the Patrol Police Department, who resigned following an incident involving patrol officers during a terrorist attack in Kyiv, has been appointed to a new position as an advisor to the head of the National Police.
This was announced by Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko during a meeting with journalists.
According to the minister, in his new role, Zhukov will focus on issues related to the deployment of police forces under wartime conditions and enhancing their effectiveness in the context of the war.
The duties of the head of the Patrol Police Department have been temporarily assigned to Zhukov’s deputy, General Oleksandr Fatsievich.
Klymenko noted that he respects Zhukov’s decision, who, according to him, initiated his own resignation following the actions of his subordinates, which became the basis for an internal investigation.
The minister also reported that, based on the results of the review, personnel decisions were made regarding the entire chain of command of the patrol police—from unit commanders to the leadership of the Kyiv department. He suggested that these are not final changes, and further decisions may still be made by the National Police leadership.
Separately, Klymenko emphasized the need to appoint people with combat experience to leadership positions within the units.
The head of the Patrol Police Department, Yevhen Zhukov, officially submitted his resignation from his post.
The shooting in Kyiv has been classified as a terrorist attack
Footage from the Kyiv terrorist’s apartment has emerged
The terrorist attack occurred on Saturday, April 18, when 58-year-old Dmytro Vasylchenkov opened fire on pedestrians on Demiivska Street, after which he took hostages at the “Velmart” supermarket. Six people were killed in the attack, and about 15 others were injured to varying degrees.
Earlier, a video appeared online showing police officers fleeing from the shooter during the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18, leaving civilians behind, including a child.
At the instruction of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, an internal investigation has been launched into the actions of patrol officers at the scene of the shooting in Kyiv. For the duration of the investigation, the police officers involved in the incident have been suspended from duty.
