President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major shake-up in Ukraine's military leadership on July 21, dismissing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointing Joint Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor after nearly a week of nationwide protests demanding the change. Demonstrators had called for Syrskyi's removal following the dismissal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, arguing that Ukraine needed a new approach to military leadership.

President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid calls from protesters to dismiss him, Bloomberg reported on July 20, citing two…

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…

File Photo: Mykhailo Drapaty. [Photo/Agencies]