KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his removal. It was th ... »»»

Ukrainians hold placards during a protest in Kyiv, Tuesday. (EPA-Yonhap) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday named a young Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military after days of street protests, marking the biggest shake-up in the country's military leadershi»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country’s capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his removal. It was the second »»»

Share: File : Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky in Kharkiv. © Handout via AFP President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Ukraine’s military head Oleksandr Syrsky following days of public pressure and named Major General ‌Mykhailo Drapaty, an ally of ousted de»»»

1 of 2 | Demonstrators hold signs Saturday in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, during a protest in central Kyiv, Ukraine. On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi and said he's offered Fedorov a new position. Photo by Ser»»»

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Oleksandr Syrskyi as the country’s commander-in-chief, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead the military. The move came after six days»»»