Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian army commander-in-chief after days of protests

Fedorov, 35, has received widespread praise for injecting new energy into the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as for leading a campaign against corruption.

Syrsky (60) is seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet-style commander who is reluctant to implement radical changes in the military.

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Citizens protest in Kiev demanding that Fedorov and Sirsky be reinstated, Photo: Reuters
Citizens protest in Kiev demanding that Fedorov and Sirsky be reinstated, Photo: Reuters
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky.

His dismissal came just days after the popular Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov was removed from office, sparking street protests across the country.

Initial rumors that the end of Fedorov's term was linked to a conflict between the two were soon confirmed, the BBC reports.

Fedorov, 35, has received widespread praise for reinvigorating the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as leading a campaign against corruption.

Syrsky (60) is seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet-school commander, reluctant to implement radical changes in the army.

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