Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires military chief after protests and names a replacement
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces after large protests in several cities. Zelenskyy named Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief and emphasized the goal of defeating Russia and achieving peace.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy removed General Oleksandr Syrskyi from his role as commander-in-chief.
- The firing followed mass protests in Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine demanding Syrskyi’s removal.
- Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army.
- Zelenskyy highlighted the continued defense efforts and the desire to pressure Russia toward peace.
- Previous Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov had also been dismissed six months earlier.
- The article includes recent images related to ongoing conflict areas in Ukraine.
- The protests reflect public dissatisfaction with some military leadership during the ongoing war.
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