Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
Replaced military chief Syrskii clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi after six days of protests sparked by the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had clashed with Syrskyi. Zelenskyy said the move was intended to reset the war effort against Russia and address friction within the military leadership. It remains unclear whether the changes will satisfy demonstrators demanding accountability and a more effective strategy.