Oleksandr Syrskyi, the head of the Ukrainian army, was fired by President Volodymyr Zelensky. It occurred just days after popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was fired, a decision that sparked nationwide demonstrations.
It was quickly discovered that Fedorov’s dismissal was due to a disagreement with Syrskyi. The 35-year-old Fedorov has received a lot of recognition for revitalizing the ministry, revolutionizing the military, and spearheading an effort to combat corruption. Many in Ukraine view 60-year-old Syrskyi as a Soviet-style leader who is hesitant to make drastic changes to the army.
Mykhailo Drapatyi, a 43-year-old popular and battle-hardened commander, took his post.Drapatyi posted on Facebook, “I will work responsibly, with full focus, and with respect for the people who are defending our country today.”
In addition, he expressed gratitude to Syrskyi “for his consistent work to strengthen the Ukrainian army,” saying, “I grew up in it. Zelensky commended Syrskyi for his military actions, including his part in successfully defending the capital city of Kyiv during the initial stages of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, in a video message on social media late on Tuesday.
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