@zmilitanr: This iconic footage captures a pivotal moment on May 9, 2014, in Mariupol. A Ukrainian BMP-2 armored vehicle speeds through the streets and leaps over a roadblock built by pro-Russian separatists. The officer behind this decisive move was Mykhailo Drapatyi, then a Major. To save his unit from being surrounded amid the chaos, he ordered the driver to push through the barricade. The video quickly went viral worldwide.The Career of Mykhailo Drapatyi: Early Service: A 2004 Kharkiv Tank Institute graduate, he started in the 72nd Mechanized Brigade and fought in the early Donbas conflict. Kherson Counteroffensive (2022): As Commander of the "Kherson" Operational Group, he cut supply lines across the Dnipro River, forcing a full withdrawal from Kherson City. Kharkiv Front (2024): Led the "Kharkiv" Operational-Tactical Group to stabilize the frontline against sudden northern offensives. Current Top Command: Promoted to Major General, he served as Ground Forces Commander before being appointed Commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine. From the 2014 Mariupol barricades to leading major fronts, Drapatyi has become one of the most prominent field generals in the conflict. #Ukraine2014🇺🇦 #Mariupol2014🇺🇦 #ATO2014 #mykhailodrapatyi #BMP2

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