Krasylnykov had served as commander of Operational Command North since March 2023.
He confirmed his dismissal to Suspilne and added that he was not given a reason. He is now serving in a reserve battalion.
When asked whether his dismissal might be related to events in Kursk Oblast, Krasylnykov suggested it was possible but did not elaborate.
"In my opinion, there are no significant reasons for this (dismissal, — ed.)," he commented.
"Regarding the events in Kursk... Roughly speaking, I left Kursk back in November (2024, — ed.)," the major general said.
His successor as commander of Operational Command North has already been appointed — Brigadier General Oleksii Shandar, who previously served as deputy commander of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces.
On March 11, MP Maryana Bezuhla claimed that Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, was dismissing General Krasylnykov, allegedly despite opposition from Ground Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapaty and the personnel of Operational Command North.
So far, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was yet to comment on the situation.