Oleksandr Syrskyi, former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, says he is handing over to his successor forces that have regained the initiative and are conducting offensive operations.

Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief

The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian military forged his reputation as a daring and determined fighter in the early days of the country’s battle against Russia.

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…

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…

Opperbevelhebber van het Oekraïense leger Oleksandr Syrsky is dinsdag door president Volodymyr Zelensky ontslagen, aldus de Oekraïense president. Zelensky draagt commandant…

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.

Oleksandr Syrsky had led Ukraine’s armed forces since 2024 and played a key role in the defence against Russia’s invasion.

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…

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

Plusieurs jours de manifestations de grande ampleur se sont déroulés pour réclamer la démission de M. Syrsky, à qui ses détracteurs reprochent de faire peu de cas des pertes…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the country's army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a 'prominent position' to the defense minister he sacked last…

Oleksandr Syrskyi, former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, says he is handing over to his successor forces that have regained the initiative and are conducting…

General Oleksandr Syrskyi said on July 22 that he is leaving the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which he had held for almost 2.5 years, and summed up…

Outgoing AFU chief defended his wartime leadership, highlighting battlefield gains and military reforms.

However, Alexander Syrsky's statement conflicted with data from the Russian Defense Ministry showing that Ukraine loses roughly 1,500 troops daily as a result of actions of…

Following days of protests in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked Olexander Syrskyi and appointed General Mychajlo Drapatyj to take over as Commander-in-Chief of the…

KYIV, July 22 — Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has announced Mykhailo Drapaty as the country’s new commander-in-chief, following a political crisis triggered by...

On July 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).…

Editor's note: The full names of some service members quoted in this story have not been disclosed for security reasons. Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi took over as Ukraine's…