Ihor SKYBIUK – Major General, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Date of birth: 1977.
Education:
1998 - Odesa Military Academy.
2011 - National University of Defense of Ukraine.
2024 - National University of Defense of Ukraine.
Military service:
Rose through the ranks from commander of an airborne platoon to deputy brigade commander – chief of the airborne service of a separate airborne assault brigade of the Highly Mobile Airborne Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including service as commander of a special platoon of the special company of the Ukrainian peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo, Republic of Serbia (2001-2002).
Subsequently, held positions of:
Since June 3, 2025 – Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Awards: Hero of Ukraine; received state and ministerial awards.