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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the initial five military personnel appointments following consultations with military commanders and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, with further decisions anticipated.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has ordered the Military Law Enforcement Service to conduct an inspection of the 225th Assault Regiment following a journalistic investigation.
The General Staff of Ukraine has reported signs of a targeted information operation against Mykhailo Drapatyi, the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, involving fake accounts and fabricated reports.
Acting Defense Minister of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara introduced Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Major General Ihor Skybiuk as the new Chief of the General Staff.
Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine’s newly appointed commander-in-chief, reportedly stated in a 2023 interview that he believes Russia, along with its leadership, has no right to exist.
Ukraine has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief of its armed forces, replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The change comes as Ukraine faces significant internal challenges and aims to modernize its military culture.
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, known for leading hundreds of soldiers out of encirclement in Mariupol and pursued by Russian authorities since 2016, is a leading candidate for the position of commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army.
The success of Ukraine's new army chief, General Mykhailo Drapatyi, will be measured by his ability to reform leadership culture and procurement processes within the military.
An expert on international security, Michal Smetana, discusses Russia's 'toxic plague' of lies and what President Putin fears, also touching upon the implications of changes in Ukrainian military leadership, such as the departure of Oleksandr Syrskyi and the arrival of Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Ukrainian media outlets mistakenly spread a false report on July 26 regarding the alleged start of an audit in the armed forces, attributed to the new commander Mykhailo Drapatyi, which was later confirmed to be a fake.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, raising questions about his potential impact on the direction of the war with Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has instructed Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi and Acting Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara to collaborate on two critical tasks: strengthening air defense and reforming military recruitment centers.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced the country's top army commander, General Syrsky, with Mykhailo Drapatyi following days of protests and a significant military shake-up.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly nearing a decision to replace army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, with several media outlets suggesting that joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapatyi could be appointed in his place.
Serhii Sobko, currently Chief of Staff of the 11th Army Corps, is expected to take on the role of deputy to Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has issued an order to halt the intake of personnel for assault regiments, effective from July 26, 2026.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as Ukraine's new military commander-in-chief, described as one of Europe's youngest and most challenged military leaders, shaped by war and technology.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new commander of the Ukrainian army. His appointment has drawn significant attention and discussion regarding the future direction of Ukraine's military strategy.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new commander of the Ukrainian army, succeeding Oleksandr Syrskyi. His appointment comes amidst a significant military shakeup and high expectations for intensified offensives and strategic changes on the front lines.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi with General Drapatyi, marking a significant shakeup in the military leadership following protests and criticism.