Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov thanked General Oleksandr Syrskyi for his service and welcomed Mykhailo Drapatyi's appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

One source said Zelensky is likely to appoint Drapaty as Syrsky’s successor, with a decision potentially coming within days. A second source said that 11 candidates are being…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces following days of mass protests in Kyiv…

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Ukraine's military leader Oleksandr Syrskyi following public pressure and named Major General Mykhailo Drapaty as new…

Mass protests in recent days in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities had called for the removal of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Mykhailo Drapatyi…

Many Ukrainian politicians and protesters have been demanding for a week the resignation of Alexander Syrsky

Zelensky says formal decisions on the leadership change will be finalized tomorrow, ending days of speculation.

Mykhailo Drapatyi, newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has pledged to serve with responsibility and respect for those defending the country.

The president’s move comes after days of protests triggered by the removal of his popular defence minister.

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov thanked General Oleksandr Syrskyi for his service and welcomed Mykhailo Drapatyi's appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the…

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and thanked Oleksandr…

Zelensky rimuove Syrsky e nomina Drapatyi nuovo comandante in capo delle forze armate ucraine, dopo giorni di proteste per la rimozione del ministro Fedorov.

Oleksandre Syrsky a notamment dirigé la défense de Kiev au début de l’invasion russe en 2022.

Fedorov, dismissed weeks earlier over his alleged clash with Syrsky, calls for asymmetric strikes and robotizing the front.

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaces the country's commander-in-chief after protests against his sacking of the defence minister last week.

File Photo: Mykhailo Drapaty. [Photo/Agencies]

The change follows days of street protests sparked by a surprise governmental reshuffle that ousted the popular defense minister.

Succede al ‘sovietico’ Sirskyi silurato. La sua nomina è un segnale di discontinuità

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, whom President Volodymyr Zelensky has designated as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said he would carry out his duties…

Zelensky replaced Army Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with 43-year-old Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi after six days of nationwide protests.