MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky has formally dismissed Alexander Syrsky as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces and appointed Mikhail Drapaty to replace him.
Igor Skibyuk has been named the new chief of the General Staff, according to decrees published on Zelensky’s website.
However, under Ukraine’s national security law, Zelensky may appoint a new commander-in-chief only upon the recommendation of a serving defense minister, a position that is currently vacant.
TASS has compiled the key details about the reshuffle.
Changes in Ukrainian army, Defense Ministry
