Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has decided to replace the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with Mykhailo Drapatyi set to take over the post, according to a post by the president on Telegram, APA reports citing RBC Ukraine.
"I have decided that Mykhailo Drapatyi will become the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Together with Mykhailo, Yevhen Khmara, and Pavlo Palisa, we have determined how the structure of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be reorganized," Zelenskyy said.
The president also said he spoke separately today with Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov about their future roles and ensuring a smooth transfer of responsibilities.
The decree has not yet been published on the president's official website.