The commander of the Azov brigade, Denys “Redis” Prokopenko, is already in service.
That’s according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.
“Soldiers of the Azov Brigade conducted tactical exercises. The main purpose of the tactical exercises is to work out practical issues of planning and organizing combat in offense and defense, commanding units in combat and their comprehensive support. The brigade commander Denys “Redis” Prokopenko is also already in the ranks,” the statement said.
As reported, on July 8, the commanders who led the defense of Azovstal in Mariupol returned to Ukraine from Türkiye.
The commander of the Azov regiment Denis Prokopenko (Redis), his deputy Svyatoslav Palamar (Kalyna), senior officer Oleg Khomenko, acting commander of the 36th separate marine brigade Serhiy Volynsky (Volyna) and commander of the 12th brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Denis Shleha returned home.
On July 16, Prokopenko met with the personnel and announced his return to service.
On July 31, National Guard Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko said that the five Azov commanders who were returned from Turkey to Ukraine on July 8 were preparing and would perform tasks like everyone else.
Photo: Azov, Ministry of Internal Affairs Telegram
Source: Azov fighters conduct tactical training with commander Redis
