Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his army chief after protests and names a replacement
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanded his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief and offered former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov a government role focused on unifying Ukraine’s technology sector.Key Facts
- General Oleksandr Syrskyi was removed as commander-in-chief following mass protests in Kyiv and other cities.
- Protesters wanted Syrskyi gone, accusing him of representing an old Soviet-style military leadership.
- Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces.
- Zelenskyy thanked Syrskyi for his military achievements, including defending Kyiv and operations in Kharkiv and Kursk.
- Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, supported by protesters, publicly criticized Syrskyi and pushed for reforms.
- Zelenskyy offered Fedorov a government position to coordinate Ukraine’s technology sector.
- Drapatyi pledged to serve responsibly and to respect the soldiers defending Ukraine.
- It is uncertain if these changes will satisfy protesters or calm public unrest.
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