Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, a week after ousting Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision follows nationwide protests demanding Fedorov's reinstatement and Syrskyi's removal. Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi will assume the role of commander-in-chief.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces following nationwide protests demanding his removal, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief. Zelenskyy also offered former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov a government role.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Oleksandr Syrskyi as the army's commander-in-chief, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi. This decision follows mounting criticism and nationwide protests triggered by the earlier dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had clashed with Syrskyi over army reforms.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, as the new military commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60. This shake-up follows protests over the dismissal of tech-savvy defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and reflects tensions over military strategy.
