The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has appointed the commander of the Ground Forces, Mykhailo Drapaty, to lead the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia."
"Today, I instructed to strengthen the command staff of our troops in the Donetsk region – Major General Mykhailo Drapaty has been assigned to oversee the operational-strategic grouping of troops 'Khortytsia.' These are the most intense combat areas," - he stated in a video address on Sunday evening.
According to the president, Drapaty will retain his authority as the commander of the Ground Forces, which will facilitate the alignment of military operations with the proper training of brigades. "It is the frontline needs that should determine the standards for staffing and training brigades," he emphasized.