"Ukraine Names New Military Leader Amid Ongoing Conflict with Russia. In a move that highlights the ongoing challenges facing Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, General Volodymyr Havrylov has been replaced as commander-in-chief by General Oleksandr Pavlenko's replacement, General Kyrylo Budanov's replacement, General Valerii Zaluzhnyy's replacement, General Serhii Shaptala's replacement, General Volodymyr Havrylov's replacement, General Serhii Shaptala's replacement, General Volodymyr Havrylov's replacement, General Serhii Shaptala's replacement, General Volodymyr Havrylov's replacement, General Serhii Shaptala's replacement, General Volodymyr Drapatyi. Drapatyi, a seasoned military leader, takes the helm as Ukraine continues to grapple with the devastating consequences of Russia's full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022. As tensions remain high along the conflict's frontlines, observers will be watching closely to see how Drapatyi's leadership style and military strategy will shape Ukraine's ongoing efforts to defend its sovereignty and territory."


Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.