Zelensky Sacks Army Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, Appoints Mykhailo Drapaty
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- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty.
- This decision follows a political crisis sparked by the removal of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who accused Syrsky of obstructing military reforms.
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Oleksandr Syrsky, 60, had served as army chief since 2024 and was a highly experienced commander, having led Kyiv's defense in 2022. His removal followed days of protests supporting ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister.
The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.
Syrsky, 60, had served in the role since 2024 and was among Kyiv’s most experienced commanders, having led the defence of Kyiv at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
His removal came after days of protests in support of ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who accused Syrsky of forcing him out and stalling his attempt to reform the military.
“I have decided that the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be Mykhailo Drapaty,” Zelensky said in a post on Telegram.
“I am grateful to Oleksandr Syrsky and to each of our warriors for Ukraine’s strong frontline positions.”
Offene Fragen
- What specific reforms did Mykhailo Fedorov attempt?
- What are Mykhailo Drapaty's specific qualifications for the new role?
- What was the exact reason for Mykhailo Fedorov's removal?
