Ukraine Names Mykhailo Drapatyi New Commander-in-Chief

Ukraine has appointed Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as its new commander-in-chief following nationwide protests over military strategy in the war with Russia. Drapatyi is Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and faces pressure to balance military independence with political input on battlefield decisions.

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Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test

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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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BBC Published 22 July 2026

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?

NPR Published 22 July 2026

What to know about Ukraine's military shakeup

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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 General

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