Emil Ishkulov is a former commander in the Ukrainian Armed Forces who served during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
He was dismissed due to his opposition to the August 2024 Ukrainian invasion of Kursk Oblast in Russia.
Early on the 29th, those leaders released a video where they called for him not to be dismissed, saying: "We don't understand why commanders who have unquestioned authority among the personnel, who have a victorious combat record and experience of a big war, are out of favor to the top leadership of the armed forces."
Later in the day, the Air Assault Forces confirmed that he was being dismissed, but said that he would eventually be promoted.
In September, Politico reported that anonymous high-ranking Ukrainian military sources had told them Ishkulov was dismissed for being against the invasion.