The protests sparked by the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who repeatedly clashed with the army’s top command, are now in their fifth day.

Protesters took to the streets again on July 18 with two demands: reinstate ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and fire Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hinted at potential changes in the army, as rare wartime protests over the removal of a popular defence minister rocked the…