Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

1m 17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivBBC News - WorldFiled 2026-07-21 · 19:57 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi, the country's commander-in-chief. This action follows the recent removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which prompted street protests. Reports indicate a conflict between Syrskyi and Fedorov contributed to these changes. Fedorov, 35, was recognized for modernizing the armed forces and combating corruption. Syrskyi, 60, is described as a commander resistant to significant army reforms. This is a developing story with further details expected.

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The dismissal follows days after the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which triggered street protests.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the country's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

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Mykhailo Fedorov is praised for energizing the ministry, transforming the armed forces, and leading anti-corruption efforts.

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Rumours suggested Fedorov's removal was related to a conflict between him and Syrskyi, which was confirmed.

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Oleksandr Syrskyi is perceived by many as a Soviet-school commander resistant to radical army changes.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the country's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.His dismissal comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov - a move that triggered street protests across the country.Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov's tenure was related to a conflict between the two men were soon confirmed.Fedorov, 35, has been widely praised for energising the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as heading a drive against corruption. Syrskyi, 60, is seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet-school commander reluctant to implement radical changes in the army.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.

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