US EditionUkrainian Land Forces Chief Resigns Amid Military Tragedy
- Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi stepped down from his leadership role in Ukraine's ground forces on June 1, 2025, after a Russian missile attack in the Donetsk area resulted in casualties among Ukrainian troops.
- The resignation followed the attack on the 239th training polygon that killed 12 soldiers and wounded 60, with Drapatyi citing a personal sense of responsibility.
- Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian military training grounds far from front lines, including recent deadly strikes in Sumy and Poltava regions causing numerous casualties.
- Drapatyi criticized the prevailing environment of hidden misconduct and lack of accountability within the army, acknowledging that despite his attempts to address these issues, ongoing tragedies indicate his efforts have fallen short.
- Following Drapatyi's resignation, President Zelenskiy appointed a new land forces commander and reassigned Drapatyi to command joint forces to focus on combat operations.
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Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, commander who resigned given new assignment
(Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup in Ukraine's military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian attack.
Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned
(Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup of Ukraine's military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian attack.
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LatestlyTop Ukrainian Army Commander Quits After Deadly Base Strike Kills 12
Mykhailo Drapatyi tendered his resignation, taking responsibility for a lethal Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian military training facility that resulted in the deaths of 12 soldiers and injuries to 60 others, according to a Reuters report.
After Drapaty's voluntary resignation, other generals will run away from the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Marochko: EADaily
EADaily, June 2nd, 2025. The commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine Mikhail Drapaty unexpectedly announced his decision to resign. The formal reason for this was allegedly the Russian strike on the training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where 12 servicemen were killed.
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