The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Tuesday announced that new officials have
assumed charge in key positions of the Ministry of Defense and Afghan Air
Force.

According to a statement released by Ministry of Defense, the commander of
Special Operations Corps Gen. Bismillah Waziri has been appointed as new
Chief of Staff of the Afghan Army.

The statement further added that Dr. Yasin Zia has been appointed Deputy
Minister of Defense based on the new appointments.

The Ministry of Defense also added that Gen. Fahim Ramin has been
appointed as the Commander of Afghan Air Force.

The defense ministry has not disclosed further information regarding the
new appointments.

The Ministry of Defense on Monday announced that Gen. Haibatullah Alizai
has been appointed as new Chief of Operation of the ministry.

According to a statement released by Ministry of Defense, Gen. Alizai will
focus on three key areas as Chief of Operations.

The statement further added that Gen. Alizai will focus on minimizing
casualties of Afghan National Army, building solid coordination especially
in Battalion and Company levels, and turning tide on the enemy by going
full offensive.