Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed his military chief following public protests over the war with Russia, appointing a new leader to address growing discontent.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new army chief
Jul 22, 2026
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What's the storyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sacked his military chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities demanding his removal.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new army chief.
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