Oleksandar Širšin

military officer

Oleksandar Širšin, known by his call sign 'Genije', is a Ukrainian military officer who recently resigned as commander of the 47th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He gained attention for publicly criticizing the military leadership for what he described as ineffective orders leading to excessive losses in personnel and equipment during the ongoing conflict with Russia. His outspokenness and commitment to his troops have earned him respect among his soldiers, many of whom have supported his stance against the command culture he perceives as outdated and detrimental.