# Mykhailo Drapatyi named Ukraine's new commander-in-chief

Ukraine has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as its new commander-in-chief, replacing General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Drapatyi, a former commander of ground forces, is known for his frontline experience in the war against Russia. The leadership change signals Ukraine's ongoing adaptation of military strategy.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93483k0lp1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:19:48 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/mykhailo-drapatyi-can-new-ukraine-army-chief-alter-russia-wars-direction?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:56:31 +0000