- President Zelenskiy named 43-year-old Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi — the biggest military leadership change since the war began.
- The appointment follows days of street protests after a surprise government reshuffle that included the dismissal of tech-savvy ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, stirring concerns about political unity and battlefield momentum.
- Drapatyi is seen as a “new generation” commander and was welcomed by protesters and reformists; he pledged to keep military operations and long-range strikes going.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.