Ukraine Russia war: Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the country’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

His dismissal comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country.

Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to a conflict between the two men were soon confirmed.

Fedorov, 35, has been widely praised for energising the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as heading a drive against corruption.

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

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