https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/prominent-ukrainian-commanders-to-lead-defence-of-eastern-region-demanded-by-russiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/prominent-ukrainian-commanders-to-lead-defence-of-eastern-region-demanded-by-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/prominent-ukrainian-commanders-to-lead-defence-of-eastern-region-demanded-by-russia#u50877Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:26:07 +0000President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is strengthening Ukrainian positions in Donetsk Oblast by deploying two restructured military groupings led by prominent commanders. This effort includes a reboot of fortress belt defences to protect the eastern region demanded by Russia. Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi recently visited troops on the Oleksandrivka front to oversee these operations. Andrii Biletskyi and Denys Prokopenko currently lead some of the most capable and best-trained forces involved in these defensive efforts.Why it mattersRussia continues to demand control over Ukraine's ea