Thousands protest in Kyiv against dismissal of Fedorov

Hundreds and thousands of Ukrainian citizens protested in Kyiv on Thursday morning against the dismissal of Fedorov, according to N12's Asaf Rozentzweig.

A protest is underway in Kyiv, Ukraine, this morning, with hundreds and thousands of Ukrainian citizens demonstrating against the dismissal of Fedorov, as reported by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig. The specific grounds for the dismissal and the identity of Fedorov's role have not been detailed in the initial report. The scale of the protest and any official response remain unconfirmed.

2 developments

1. 15:47 · 16 JulLatest

   Protests expand across multiple Ukrainian cities following the dismissal.

2. 09:47 · 16 Jul

   Thousands protest in Kyiv against dismissal of Fedorov

• Developing00:52 · 19 JulProtests against Ukraine's army chief Syrsky escalate as dismissed defense minister speaks out
• Developing11:27 · 16 JulZelenskyy reportedly considers reappointing Fedorov as defense minister day after dismissal
• Developing01:24 · 1 AugThousands in Kyiv protest dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov, demand return
• Strong08:47 · 17 JulCriticism mounts in Ukraine against army chief Syrsky over opposition to Fedorov's tenure — reports

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