UkrainePublished: 22 July 2026 at 12:37
New Ukrainian army commander Mykhailo Drapatyi takes charge
Mykhailo Drapatyi, who rammed a BMP through a militant barricade in Mariupol and later resigned over strikes on training centers, has accepted command of Ukraine's army.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has accepted command of Ukraine's army. He is known for ramming a BMP through a militant barricade in Mariupol. He also resigned from his previous post in protest over strikes on training centers. Drapatyi now leads the Ukrainian military.
