Former Ukrainian prime minister accuses new army chief over 2014 Mariupol actions

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has criticized the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatii as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, alleging he was responsible for violent acts during a 2014 military operation in Mariupol.

Azarov characterized Drapatii in harsh terms, accusing him of overseeing actions that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and the torture of detainees following clashes in the eastern Ukrainian city. The allegations stem from military operations conducted a decade ago during the onset of conflict in the Donbas region.

Ukrainian officials have not verified these claims, which reflect ongoing political rhetoric surrounding leadership changes within Ukraine's military command during the current conflict.

Sources: Flux24.