Defense Chief Selenskiy reorganizes military hierarchy following Russian attack
Hey there! Let's talk about some changes in Ukraine's military scene. The laid-back President Volodymyr Zelensky, known for his relaxed vibe, just shuffled up his military leadership peeps. The previous head honcho for organizing stuff like mobilization, training, and getting recruits battle-ready was Mikhailo Drapatyi. But don't worry, he ain't outta the game entirely — he's now focusing on frontline action, serving as the big kahuna for the Joint Forces. This move came after a Russian missile strike hit a training facility in Dnipropetrovsk, causing 12 soldier casualties and loads of injuries[1][3][4].
Drapatyi actually offered to chuck in his towel, but hey, when you're known as one of Ukraine's top generals, your skills are too valuable to waste on administrative duties, huh? He's been steering the ship near the contentious city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk and has been doing a bang-up job, keeping things under control[1][3].
In a new shake-up, Zelensky appointed Ole Apostol to command the airborne troops and Robert Browdi as the boss of the drone troops[1][3]. And get this: Vadym Sucharewsky is stepping up as the deputy commander for the Eastern Group, tasked with revamping the entire command structure[1][3]. With Russia's invasion now hitting the third-year mark, Ukraine's really feeling the heat at the front lines.
On the political front, after a Russian missile strike in Sumy caused four civilian deaths and around 30 injuries, Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia[1][3]. According to him, unless Russia faces some serious heat, their leader, Vlad the Vlad, won't ditch his aggressive tactics[5].
[1] https://www.mil.gov.ua/control/uk/publish/articles?art_id=71639582[2] https://www.unian.info/politics/11767266-zaporozhye-berkut-nam steel-literally[3]https://www.unian.info/war/11766669-vp-natsbattalionu-zaderzhan-z-ukrytostyu-v-novomykovskom-rozvidok-iskomu-bestialstvom-nastupih-rossiyan-tse-volya-zivotu-na-grenu-Zelensky[4] https://www.interfax.com.ua/news/general/863151.html[5] https://www.military-today.com/operations/ukraine_russia.htm
Drapatyi's transfer from administrative duties to leading the Joint Forces marks a significant shift in Ukraine's military scene, amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts and general-news. Zelensky's political response to the Russian missile strike in Sumy includes advocating for more sanctions against Russia, highlighting the interplay between politics and the ongoing crisis.
