Mykhailo Drapaty
Coverage of Mykhailo Drapaty in the Nexus archive.
- ‘More Air Strikes on Russian Forces for Victory’ Drapaty Tells NATO Chief in 1st Call
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapaty spoke with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe about battlefield priorities and thanked the United States for continued military assistance.
- Ukrainian Soldiers Welcome Drapaty as Army Chief but Still Want Fedorov Back
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians welcomed Mykhailo Drapaty’s appointment as army commander, while many continued to call for former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to return to government.
- Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister
Ukrainians welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army chief, but many expressed a desire for Mykhailo Fedorov's return after his removal triggered protests. The protests are the largest since Russia's 2022 invasion.
- Who is Mikhailo Drapaty, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Volodymyr Zelensky replaced former head of the Ukrainian armed forces Oleksandr Syrsky with Mykhailo Drapaty under public pressure. The article explores Drapaty's background.
- Zelensky forced to dismiss Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's armed forces chief
Volodymyr Zelensky was forced to dismiss Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's armed forces chief, and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement.
- Ukraine’s New Military Commander Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapaty: Five Things to Know
Mykhailo Drapaty, Ukraine’s new senior officer, is known for frontline leadership since 2014, pioneering large-scale drone-centric warfare, and helping liberate Kherson. He is recognized for decentralized command, innovation, and accountability for battlefield failures.
- Zelensky Appoints Major General Ihor Skybiuk as New Chief of Ukraine’s General Staff Amid Military Shake-Up
Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Major General Ihor Skybiuk as Chief of Ukraine’s General Staff and Mykhailo Drapaty as the new AFU commander-in-chief in a military leadership reshuffle.
- Fedorov Responds to Syrsky's Dismissal, Calls Drapaty 'New Hope'
Fedorov congratulated Drapaty on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief, calling it a voice of change. Fedorov's dismissal led to protests, and he had previously advocated for Syrsky's removal.
- Zelensky fires army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, a 'victory for protestors'
President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Oleksandr Syrsky as Ukraine's army chief and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement. The change is described as a 'victory for protestors' who demanded Syrsky's removal, with Drapaty being the preferred choice of former commander Fedorov.
- Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Oleksandr Syrsky
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Ukraine's army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi under public pressure and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief.
- Zelensky Weighs Replacing Syrsky With Drapaty Amid Military Leadership Crisis – Bloomberg
Volodymyr Zelensky is considering replacing Ukraine’s top military commander Oleksandr Syrsky with Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapaty amid a military leadership crisis. The reported discussions follow the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which triggered large protests.