UkrainePublished: 8 August 2026 at 14:20

US Army removes general who led Poland-based corps coordinating Ukraine support

The US Army has abruptly dismissed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, who commanded V Corps, the Poland-based unit that coordinates support to Ukraine and anchors NATO's eastern flank.

The US Army has abruptly removed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza from his post as head of V Corps.

V Corps is stationed in Poland and serves two key functions: coordinating US support to Ukraine and reinforcing NATO's presence on the alliance's eastern flank.

The removal came suddenly, and a former official cited a drinking problem as the reason behind the decision.

Further details on the exact circumstances and what comes next have not yet been disclosed.

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