Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, amid an ongoing political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular defence minister.⁣ ⁣ The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.⁣ ⁣ Syrsky, 60, had served in the role since 2024 and was among Kyiv's most experienced commanders, having led the defence of Kyiv at the start of conflict with Russia.⁣ ⁣ His removal comes after days of protests in support of ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who accused Syrsky of forcing him out and stalling his attempt to reform the military.⁣ ⁣ #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #MykhailoDrapatyi #UkraineWar