
Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief?
- Mykhailo Drapatyi named Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, replacing Syrskyi
- Known for battlefield record and resigning over a deadly 2025 strike
- Widely seen as popular among soldiers and civil society
Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, has become Ukraine's commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi and becoming the third person to hold the role since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. His appointment has been welcomed by both civil society and the military, with his name having been chanted at protests…




