Zelenskyy fires army chief Syrskyi amid protests
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after days of protests across the country. He appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, as the new army chief. The protests were triggered by the earlier firing of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The Dismissal
Zelenskyy removed Syrskyi after days of demonstrations in multiple cities. The protests began when Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, 35, was fired. Fedorov had modernized Ukraine's military, particularly drone strikes on Russian rear areas, but clashed with Syrskyi, a Soviet-trained commander.
New Leadership
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, was appointed as the new commander-in-chief. His appointment follows a wave of public discontent over military leadership. The shake-up comes as Ukraine continues to face Russian aggression.
What's Next
The new commander will face immediate pressure to maintain battlefield momentum. It remains unclear whether Drapatyi can resolve the internal tensions that led to Syrskyi's dismissal.
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Zelenskyy fires army chief Syrskyi amid protests
