Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the country’s military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi after protests called for changes in military leadership. The changes come amid ongoing conflict with Russia and rising civilian casualties reported by the United Nations.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy fired Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief.
- Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new military leader.
- The leadership change followed protests after the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Protesters wanted better military plans and accountability due to rising Ukrainian war casualties.
- The UN reported a 37% rise in civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine during the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year.
- Both Ukraine and Russia have increased air strikes targeting important infrastructure.
- Ukraine is short of Patriot interceptor missiles used to defend against Russian ballistic missiles.
- Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian targets, including oil depots, causing casualties and damage.
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