Military Commander Schechan Taken To Hospital

A close ally of the President and the official opposition, Yuri Schechan has been rushed to hospital in what close aides to the Commander General call a “suspected heart attack.” Schechan, who heads the Polascianan Armed Forces is 64 years old and has been reportedly suffering from ill health for a “few weeks.” Expected to remain in post until 2020 at the latest, he is being replaced temporarily by his deputy, Taras Kholodov who remains a controversial figure within the military. President Lukyanov said the whole nation, “Wished General Schechan well, and hoped he had a swift recovery.” The two men have a close working relationship, which has come under fire from more moderate forces within political and military circles. PTV will bring you all the latest updates on the Commander’s health when we receive it.