Overview

• Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi submitted his resignation as Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces following the tragedy at the 239th training range.
• On June 1 a Russian missile strike killed 12 soldiers and wounded 60 others who were sheltering during exercises.
• Drapatyi ordered a comprehensive review of local command decisions, shelter integrity and warning systems at the facility.
• He took command in late November 2024; he had stressed personal accountability to bolster morale and trust within the Ground Forces.
• Ukraine continues to rely on military aid from the US; Germany has also provided support to sustain its defenses against expanded Russian operations.