Ukrainian General Resigns, Citing Inability to Prevent Deadly Strike

Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Resigns After Russian Strike Kyiv, Ukraine – June 4, 2025 – Mykhailo Drapaiiy, Commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, submitted his resignation on June 1st following a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian Armed Forces (ZSU) training ground. The attack, not the first on this particular facility, prompted Drapaiiy's decision, as he stated in his resignation letter: "as commander, I could not fully ensure the execution of my orders." The video features an interview with Colonel Oleksandr Saienko, who served as a brigade commander in 2022-2023, offering insight into the challenges faced by General Drapaiiy. Saienko noted the difficulties inherent in Drapaiiy's dual roles as commander of the Ground Forces and the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops. Drapaiiy's resignation underscores the immense pressure on military leaders during the ongoing conflict. His statement reflects a sense of personal responsibility and the high stakes involved in leading troops through such challenging circumstances. The situation highlights the complexities of military command in a war zone and the human cost of conflict.