Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Summary
Many Ukrainian soldiers are upset about the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Zelensky. Soldiers and veterans admire Fedorov’s efforts to modernize Ukraine’s military and use new technology but feel frustrated by the decision and the old military leadership style.Key Facts
- Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed from his position by President Zelensky during a government reshuffle.
- Soldiers and wounded veterans expressed anger and confusion about this decision.
- Fedorov was known for promoting military innovation, especially the use of drones in combat.
- Under Fedorov’s leadership, a system called "Army of Drones: Bonus" rewarded soldiers for destroying enemy targets.
- Some soldiers feel the military leadership still follows old Soviet-style methods, which resist new ideas.
- General Oleksandr Syrskyi is viewed by some as representing the old-fashioned military approach.
- Protests have taken place in Ukraine in response to Fedorov’s removal, but soldiers at the front remain focused on fighting.
- Soldiers are cautious about speaking openly on political matters because of military rules.
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