Ukraine’s new army chief once rammed a BMP through a barricade—now he leads the entire force

Mykhailo Drapatyi, the general who once drove an armored personnel carrier through a militant barricade in Mariupol, has accepted command of Ukraine's army. Known for his aggressive front-line tactics, Drapatyi helped stop Russian forces near Kryvyi Rih and held the line in Vovchansk. He previously resigned in protest over deadly strikes on military training centers. His promotion signals a shift toward more experienced, hands-on leadership as the war enters a new phase.