Zelensky dismisses Sirsky, appoints Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Sirsky from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces following six days of protests. Zelensky announced the decision in a video address to the nation released shortly before.

Sirsky has been replaced by Mykhailo Drapatyi, who previously served as the commander of the Joint Forces. The leadership change comes after a period of public demonstrations that lasted six days, though the exact reasons for the protests were not detailed in the president's announcement.

Sirsky had held the position of Commander-in-Chief since an earlier rotation, and Drapatyi now assumes the role. The move appears to be a response to public sentiment expressed during the protests.