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

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide…

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

Zelensky sacks army chief Syrsky after days of protests

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