Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that he was dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, and appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.

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 defence minister Mykhailo…

Ukraine has appointed Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief after protests forced a leadership change. His rise brings a frontline reformer to the top as Ukraine recalibrates wartime command.

His removal comes after protests in support of ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who accused Oleksandr Syrsky of forcing him out.

Public demonstrations in Ukraine have entered a new phase as protesters intensify pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent changes in the country's military leadership. Another rally was held in Kyiv on July 20, with organizers demanding that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov be restored to his post and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi removed instead.

July 21 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the commander of Ukraine's armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Tuesday following days of protests.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide demanding his…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces.

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, the country's capital, and othe

New army chief Mykhailo Drapatyi had spoken out against the Ukraine president’s controversial decision to fire the country’s defense minister last week.