| Mykhailo Vasyliovych Drapatyi | |
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| Native name | Драпатий Михайло Васильович |
| Born | (1982-11-21) 21 November 1982 (age 42) Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) |
| Allegiance |  Ukraine |
| Service |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 2004–Present |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Major General |
| Commands | 1) 72nd Mechanized Brigade (2nd Battalion) 2) 30th Mechanized Brigade 3) 58th Motorized Brigade 4) Commander of the Ground Forces |
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| Alma mater | National Defense University of Ukraine Ivan-Chernyakhovsky |
Mykhailo Vasyliovych Drapatyi (Ukrainian: Михайло Васильович Драпатий; born 21 November 1982) is a Ukrainian military officer, who is currently serving as the Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
Early life and education
Drapatyi was born in Kamianets-Podilskyi in the Khmelnytskyi region. After graduating from school, he enrolled into the Military Institute of the Armoured Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv. Drapatyi left the institute in 2004, and started to serve as a Lieutenant in the 72nd Mechanized Brigade, which is based in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast.
References
- "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №789/2024 // Про призначення М.Драпатого командувачем Сухопутних військ Збройних Сил України" [Presidential Decree No. 789/2024 // On the appointment of M.Drapatyi as Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine]. president.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 29 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- Olena Harmash (29 November 2024). "Ukraine's Zelenskiy names new land forces chief, says changes needed". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- "Новим командувачем Сухопутних військ призначений Михайло Драпатий – Зеленський". www.radiosvoboda.org (in Ukrainian). 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- "Михайло Драпатий". www.mind.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 29 November 2024.
