Ukraine Russia War Latest: Kyiv Vows to Step Up Counteroffensives as Russian Strikes Leave 100,000 Without Power The sudden removal of General Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine's top military commander has sent shockwaves through Kyiv's leadership.
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, sparking widespread protests across the country.
Protesters called for Syrskyi's reinstatement as defense minister, but his removal was seen as a move to appease protesters and quell dissent within the government.