Mykhailo Drapatyi’s 2014 daring rescue mission attained near-mythical status in Ukraine and his appointment could change the war’s direction.

The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian military forged his reputation as a daring and determined fighter in the early days of the country’s battle against Russia.

Following six days of protests, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his decision to dismiss Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and…