Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one
•President Zelenskyy dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi amid public protests calling for his ousting.
•Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces.
•The decision comes after sustained pressure from demonstrators demanding leadership changes.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief.
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→President Zelenskyy dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi amid public protests calling for his ousting.
→Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces.
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