Ukraine reshuffles military leadership after protests over reform
TL;DR
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired commander Oleksandr Syrskyi and named Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead Ukraine’s military after six days of Kyiv protests sparked by Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal. Zelenskyy said the move aims to reset defence and fix leadership friction, with Fedorov offered a prominent tech-sector government role. UN figures show rising civilian casualties in 2026 as both sides continue strikes and drone activity in the war.
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