On October 5, 2026, the Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Drapatyi submitted his war plan to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). This document has been under review for several weeks and outlines approaches to defense and further actions of the Ukrainian army.
Personnel Changes in the Army
Alongside the submission of the plan, Drapatyi initiated significant personnel changes within the Armed Forces. It is known that several dozen officers, including colonels and brigade generals, have been transferred to the reserve.
- Officers transferred include commanders of the 11th and 19th corps.
- About 15 military personnel were released from the Department of International Cooperation of the General Staff.
- Younger commanders are being appointed to leadership positions.
The Importance of the War Plan
The war plan submitted by Drapatyi is of great significance for the future development of military operations in Ukraine. It proposes new approaches to defense that could significantly impact the effectiveness of the Ukrainian armed forces in combating the aggressor. In particular, it emphasizes the adaptation to new conditions of warfare and the integration of modern technologies.