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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Replaces Military Chief

Updated 2026-07-21 21:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief.

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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 Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief.
2026-07-21 21:30 UTC
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