KYIV — Ukraine’s top military commander has reportedly been relieved of his duties and replaced following days of widespread public demonstrations and escalating political friction within the government, according to reports circulating internationally.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi was dismissed from his post as commander-in-chief by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as reported by multiple news platforms. He is expected to be succeeded by General Mikhailo Dapraty.
The leadership transition follows intense public scrutiny and protests in the capital and other regions. Demonstrators had reportedly demanded the general's removal following controversial decisions regarding the country's military leadership structure.
Observers monitored by reporters around the world suggest the unrest was heavily influenced by the previous departure of the popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Analysts indicate that internal friction over military modernization reforms contributed to the division.
According to reports from other news platforms, the outgoing commander was accused of orchestrating the removal of the defense minister due to disagreements over structural updates to the armed forces.
In the wake of the reshuffle, the presidency has reportedly offered the former defense minister a prominent position within the administration, signaling an attempt to stabilize the political landscape and address public grievances.
The official transition of command to General Dapraty is expected to take place immediately, though military representatives have yet to issue formal statements detailing the operational impact of the sudden leadership change.
