KYIV, UKRAINE: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister - seen as an innovator of the country's successful drone technology but who clashed with the traditional military establishment.

Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russia’s advance.

Protesters have gathered in downtown Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss his defense minister as parliament convened to appoint a new prime…