The team led by Mykhailo Drapaty, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has drawn up a strategic document, unofficially referred to as the «war plan», which, according to *Ukrainska Pravda*, has been under consideration by the National Security and Defence Council for several weeks. The publication also reports on personnel, management and digital changes within the Armed Forces.
Briefly about the main points
- UP reported on a confidential strategic document drawn up by Drapato’s team.
- According to the publication, the National Security and Defence Council has been considering it for several weeks.
- UP also reports that several dozen officers have been transferred to the reserve.
- Drapato was formally appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 22 July 2026.
What is known about the strategic document
According to *Ukrainska Pravda*, citing two high-ranking sources, the document is intended to serve as a long-term strategic vision for the army. According to the publication, it is intended to set out exactly what the Defence Forces must do to safeguard Ukraine, and within what timeframe.
The full text of the document has not been made public. Consequently, its specific provisions, as well as the final status of its consideration by the National Security and Defence Council, are not publicly known. UP reports that the document was drafted by a team Drapatoho, but does not specify who exactly passed it on to the National Security and Defence Council, or when.
The official situation following the change of Commander-in-Chief
Mykhailo Drapaty was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by a presidential decree dated 22 July 2026. The day before, the President had publicly stated that Drapatiy, Yevhen Khmara and other designated commanders are to draw up an updated defence strategy, the next steps in corps-level reform, and decisions in response to requests from combat commanders.
This directive highlights the strategic planning task set for the new leadership. At the same time, it does not reveal the content of the document reported by UP, nor does it establish its connection with the deliberations within the National Security and Defence Council.
What changes in the Armed Forces of Ukraine are described by UP?
According to the publication, several dozen colonels, brigadier generals and other officers have been transferred to the reserve battalion for officer personnel. In one of the General Staff’s departments, around 15 officers were transferred to the reserve in a single day, according to UP. The publication also reports on changes amongst corps commanders and heads of specific sectors, whilst some of the officers previously removed from command have been appointed to new posts.
UP describes a shift in the approach to command: tasks are to be delegated via force groups and operational commands, whilst at a higher level the focus is to be more on statistics, problem analysis and planning. Furthermore, according to the publication, Drapatiy is calling for wider practical implementation of the DELTA digital system.
DELTA is not a new system: the Ministry of Defence describes it as a combat digital ecosystem for battlefield visualisation, operational planning and information sharing. Details regarding staffing levels and specific management decisions were provided to UP by sources; no official, comprehensive list of such changes has been published.
