The failure of Ukrainian forces in the Pokrov direction could have serious personnel consequences for the current Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky. This is reported by sources familiar with internal discussions in the country's military-political leadership.
According to the interlocutors, the situation in the Pokrovsky direction is considered critical. In the event of further deterioration of the situation and loss of control over key positions, this direction may become a "personnel point of no return" for Syrsky. Sources emphasize that in government offices, the thesis about the personal responsibility of the commander-in-chief for the course of operations on this section of the front is increasingly being voiced.
At the same time, according to sources, informal consultations are already underway regarding possible candidates for the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the event of personnel decisions being made. Among several names, the name of Mykhailo Drapaty is particularly frequently mentioned.
According to the sources, Drapatiy received positive reviews after conducting a successful defensive-offensive operation in the Kupyansk direction, where Ukrainian units managed to stabilize the situation and inflict significant losses on the enemy. It was this episode, according to the sources, that made him one of the key figures in internal discussions.
Sources emphasize that no final decisions have been made yet, and the situation remains dynamic and directly depends on the development of events on the front. At the same time, the very fact of discussing a possible personnel reset indicates a high level of tension around the Pokrovsky direction and the growing political price of military decisions.
