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title: "Drapatyi Introduces New Commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
description: "The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has introduced the new Medical Forces Commander, Colonel Kostiantyn Humeniuk, tasked with reforming medical care and solving staff shortages."
date: 2026-10-05T12:50:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/drapatiy-introduces-new-commander-medical-forces-afu
tags: [medsily-vsu, drapatiy, kostiantyn-humeniuk, vsu, ukraine]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Drapatyi Introduces New Commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

![AFU Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi introduces new Medical Forces Commander Kostiantyn Humeniuk](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/05/drapatiy-predstavil-novogo-komanduyuschego-medsili-vsu/drapatiy-predstavil-novogo-komanduyuschego-medsili-vsu-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- Kostiantyn Humeniuk was appointed Commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
- The main task is to make medical care more technological and focused on saving lives.
- It is necessary to solve the personnel shortage in military medicine.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has officially introduced the new Commander of the Medical Forces to the personnel. This responsible position has been assumed by experienced military surgeon and Medical Service Colonel Kostiantyn Humeniuk, whose appointment was made in accordance with the official decree of the President of Ukraine dated September 14, 2026.

### Professional Background and Authority of the New Commander

Kostiantyn Humeniuk has significant practical experience in extreme conditions, having served in the ranks of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Prior to his appointment to the top leadership position in the medical sector, he successfully served as the Chief Surgeon of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. His professionalism and dedication have earned high recognition not only among military medics but also within the civilian healthcare system and the wider volunteer community.

### Key Tasks and Technological Transformation

 The newly appointed commander faces large-scale tasks regarding the deep reform of the entire medical assistance system at the front and in rear hospitals. The main emphasis is placed on maximum technological advancement, operational responsiveness, and a focus on concrete results. As the Commander-in-Chief noted, the criterion of work success should no longer be formal indicators like the number of issued first-aid kits or meetings held — the only real indicator of efficiency is the number of saved lives of Ukrainian soldiers.### Personnel Issues and Development Prospects

 Special attention during the introduction of the new leadership was paid to the critically important problem of overcoming the personnel shortage. The leadership of the Armed Forces emphasizes the urgent need to attract new qualified doctors and specialized medical personnel to the ranks of the medical service. It is expected that Colonel Humeniuk's authority will help significantly strengthen the personnel potential and increase the overall effectiveness of military medical units.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Драпатый представил нового командующего Медицинскими силами ВСУ](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/drapatiy-predstaviv-novogo-komanduvacha-medichnih-1791204472.html) - Официальное сообщение о представлении Константина Гуменюка.
- [Драпатый представил нового командующего Медицинскими силами ВСУ Гуменюка](https://ru.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1214341.html) - Подтверждение деталей назначения и задач.
- [Драпатый представил нового командующего Медицинскими силами ВСУ Гуменюка: Помощь должна стать ...](https://censor.net/ru/news/4026696/drapatyyi-predstavil-novogo-komanduyuschego-meditsinskimi-silami-vsu) - Детали о кадровом дефиците и технологичности помощи.
- [Новым командующим Медицинскими силами ВСУ стал Константин Гуменюк](https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2026/09/14/8053433/) - Сведения о дате подписания указа президентом.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Who became the new Commander of the Medical Forces of the AFU?
**A:** Medical Service Colonel and military surgeon Kostiantyn Humeniuk was appointed as the new Commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

### Q: What are the main tasks set for the new commander?
**A:** Humeniuk is tasked with changing the approach to medical care, making it more technological, operational, and overcoming the staff shortage within the system.