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| Odesa operational-strategic group | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces [1] [2] |
| Type | Regional command [1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Eduard Moskalyov |
The Odesa operational-strategic group is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces in Ukraine active in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The operational group is under the command of JFO Major General Eduard Moskaliov. [1]
The units within the Odesa operational-strategic group include:
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