After a deadly Russian strike, Zelensky restructures the military leadership in Ukraine.
June 4, 20252 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an important modification in the military leadership summit last night, aiming to enhance the combat efficiency of the army against the ongoing Russian military operation for over three years. The illustrated message published by Zelensky stated that Commander Mykhailo Drabatiy, who was in charge of organizational tasks such as mobilization, training, and recruiting, has been relieved of these responsibilities to focus entirely on combat issues. Drabatiy, 42 years old, has been appointed as the commander of the Joint Forces to ensure his full concentration on the front line. This decision follows the deadly Russian missile attack on a military training ground in the Dniproptrovsk region, resulting in the death of 12 soldiers and injuring dozens, prompting Drabatiy himself to resign via Telegram two days ago, considering the incident a "scandal." However, Zelensky refused to let go of the capabilities of this seasoned field commander, who played a prominent role in stabilizing the front lines near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. As part of the modifications, Zelensky appointed Oliy Apostol as the commander of the paratroopers, and Robert Profdi as the commander of the drone units, while Vadym Sukharevsky was tasked with completely restructuring the leadership as the deputy to the new commander of the Eastern Army Group. On the political front, Zelensky called on the international community to impose more sanctions on Russia after the missile strike on Sumy city, which resulted in the death of four civilians and the injury of around thirty, emphasizing that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not change his aggressive methods unless faced with greater pressure. These developments come amid escalating military tensions, with the conflict entering its fourth year, amid expectations of further challenges on the Ukrainian fronts.