Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky, amid backlash over Fedorov firing
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky on Tuesday, appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement. Syrsky, who had served since 2024, led the defense of Kyiv early in Russia's invasion. The firing comes amid political backlash over the earlier removal of a popular defense minister, highlighting internal turmoil within Ukraine's wartime leadership.
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Syrsky was commander-in-chief, a critical security role.
Mykhailo Drapaty was appointed as the new commander-in-chief.
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The dismissal is part of a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular defence minister.
South China Morning Post- Syrsky was commander-in-chief, a critical security role.
- Change in command may affect ongoing military operations.
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Loaded language removedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that he was dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s army, amid an ongoing political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular defence minister. The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.
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The dismissal is part of a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular defence minister.
South China Morning PostPresident Zelensky dismissed Oleksandr Syrsky as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army.
South China Morning PostMykhailo Drapaty was appointed as the new commander-in-chief.
South China Morning PostSyrsky had served in the role since 2024.
South China Morning PostSyrsky led the defence of Kyiv at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
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