Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed the country’s top army commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, shortly after firing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Syrskyi was replaced by Mykhailo Drapatyi, a general known for his frontline experience.Key Facts
- President Zelensky fired commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on July 21, 2026.
- This happened days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was also removed from his position.
- Fedorov was popular for reforming the military and fighting corruption.
- Syrskyi is viewed by many as a traditional commander, hesitant to make big changes.
- Zelensky thanked Syrskyi for defending Kyiv at the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022.
- Mykhailo Drapatyi, a battle-experienced general, replaced Syrskyi as commander-in-chief.
- The leadership changes caused protests across Ukraine.
- Zelensky said all decisions would be officially finalized the next day.
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