Zelenskyy Reshuffles Ukrainian Military Leadership Amid Ongoing Russia Conflict

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant reshuffle in Ukraine's military leadership to strengthen combat operations amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, who had tendered his resignation following a deadly Russian missile strike on a training area, was reassigned as the new commander of joint forces, while an unnamed officer took over the land forces command. Other key appointments include Oleh Apostol as commander of the Air Assault Forces and Robert Brovdi as commander of unmanned systems, reflecting a focus on modern warfare tactics. Vadym Sukharevskyi was relieved from commanding unmanned systems and reassigned as deputy commander of the Eastern Operational Command with a mandate to modernize it. These changes were formalized through several decrees signed by Zelenskyy and announced during his nightly address to the nation. The moves aim to optimize frontline effectiveness and adapt Ukraine's military structure to the demands of the ongoing conflict.