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What to know about Ukraine's military shakeup

After a week of nationwide protests over the direction of Ukraine's military strategy in the ongoing war with Russia, the Ukrainian military has a new commander, Mykhailo Drapatyi. Here's what to know.

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Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?BBC News – World
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Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?

Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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What to know about Ukraine's military shakeup

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Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental TestNYTimes – World
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Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlefield strategy.

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Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top GeneralNYTimes – World
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Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.

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