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Sergey ShaptalaUkrainian military leader, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since July 28, 2021
Date of Birth: 05.02.1973
Country:  Ukraine |
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Early Life and Education
Serhiy Anatoliyovych Shaptala was born on an unspecified date in the village of Konstantynivka, Smelyanskyi Raion, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine. He pursued a military career by enrolling in the Kyiv Higher Combined Arms Command Twice Red Banner School named after M. V. Frunze in 1990.
Military Career
Shaptala's military journey began in February 2013 when he was appointed commander of the 300th Separate Mechanized Regiment in Chernivtsi. However, the regiment was dissolved later that year.
From 2014 to 2017, Shaptala served as the commander of the 128th Mountain Infantry Brigade. He actively participated in the conflict in Donbas, including the Battle of Debaltseve.
In November 2016, the Russian Investigative Committee initiated a criminal case against Shaptala and other Ukrainian military personnel for allegedly "deliberately shelling civilian infrastructure in Donbas with heavy weapons."
From 2017 to 2020, Shaptala held the positions of Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Operational Command "South." On August 23, 2018, he was promoted to the rank of Major General by a presidential decree.
Leadership Roles
In April 2020, Shaptala was appointed commander of the Operational Command "West." On July 28, 2021, he reached the pinnacle of his military career by becoming the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Recognition and Honors
Shaptala's exceptional military service has been recognized at the highest levels. In 2015, he was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. On August 24, 2021, another presidential decree bestowed upon him the rank of Lieutenant General.
