Zelensky Reshuffles Ukraine Military Command Following Mass Protests
On July 21, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, appointing Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor. The decision followed days of large-scale protests in Kyiv and other cities, where citizens and military personnel criticized Syrskyi's traditional command style and high troop losses. Drapatyi, seen as a tech-focused leader, is expected to prioritize drone innovation and asymmetric warfare strategies.