Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
•Ukrainian President Zelensky has dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid ongoing protests.
•This decision follows the recent removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which sparked public demonstrations.
•Fedorov was credited with revitalizing the military and combating corruption, while Syrskyi is viewed as conservative and resistant to change.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protestsByJaroslav LukivPublished1 minute agoUkrainian 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, external to get the latest alerts.Related topicsVolodymyr ZelenskyWar in UkraineRussiaUkraineEuropeالمصدر: BBC News | Source: BBC News
→Ukrainian President Zelensky has dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid ongoing protests.
→This decision follows the recent removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which sparked public demonstrations.
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