Governor of Donetsk Oblast
The Governor of Donetsk Oblast is the head of executive branch for the Donetsk Oblast. Due to the current War in Donbass Donetsk Oblast is since 5 March 2015 assigned as a civil–military administration. Hence the Governor of Donetsk Oblast is officially called Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Civil Administration.
The office of Governor is an appointed position, with officeholders being appointed by the President of Ukraine, on recommendation from the Prime Minister of Ukraine, to serve a four-year term.
The official residence for the Governor is located in Donetsk. The current Governor is Pavlo Kyrylenko since 5 July 2019.Governors
''Governors of united region before its split into Stalino and Voroshylovhrad oblasts
