Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapat as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drapat succeeds Oleksandr Syrsky, marking a significant change in the country's top military leadership during an ongoing conflict.
Drapat is considered one of Ukraine's youngest generals and has been involved in combat operations since Russia's aggression began in 2014.
He previously led units in the Donbas region, gaining experience in some of the war's most intense fighting zones.
Analysts suggest this appointment reflects a strategic recalibration as Kyiv seeks to adapt its defense posture.
The leadership change occurs against a backdrop of complex challenges for Ukraine, the European Union, and Western coalition partners.