Brigadier GeneralIn 2014, he led a combined tactical group of the 51st Mechanized Brigade but faced accusations of failing to carry out orders to defend Savur-Mohyla that same year. Although he was removed from his position, soldiers from the brigade rallied behind him, saying his decision had saved many lives. Since 2016, Protsiuk has served as Deputy Chief of Staff of Operational Command West, and he now commands the 12th Army Corps.
