Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on his the source that he has dismissed Chief of Staff Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander of the Ukrainian army. Zelensky thanked Syrsky for his service in the Kharkiv, Kursk, and Kyiv operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Tuesday night that he has dismissed Chief of Staff Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander of the Ukrainian army. The announcement was made via Zelensky's official the source at 00:43 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer reported at 23:13 Jerusalem on Tuesday that Zelensky had made the decision, based on anonymous reports. The official confirmation now corroborates those reports. Zelensky thanked Syrsky for his contributions to the Kharkiv, Kursk, and Kyiv defensive operations.
The dismissal comes amid a broader leadership crisis in Ukraine's defense establishment, which has seen the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and ongoing protests. Drapatyi, previously commander of combined forces, now takes over the army command.
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