Zelenskyy replaces top Ukraine general in biggest military shake-up since 2024 ft.trib.al/DhWADNR
— @FT Jul 21, 2026
Month: July 2026
Gen. Syrskyi has been sacked as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
He will be replaced by Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi.
— @Osinttechnical Jul 21, 2026
Mykhailo Drapatyi is the new Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces – President Zelenskyy.
“We all have one wish – to defeat the enemy and achieve such conditions on the frontlines and in pressuring Russia that would allow to force Russia to peace.”
— @Gerashchenko_en Jul 21, 2026
Former Ukrainian Defense Ministry official Serhii Sterneko has now said that embattled Ukrainian Armed Forces commander Olesksandr Syrskyi has been dismissed, amidst an ongoing political spate between himself, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Former Defense Minister Fedorov, in an unpopular move, was recently pushed to resign by President Zelensky and many cited ongoing corruption and Fedorov’s unpopularity with Syrskyi as the reason for his dismissal, something that prompted Ukrainians to take to the streets in protest of the move.
However, as Zelensky looks to put Fedorov in a different role, Kyiv Independent has reported that despite Syrskyi on his way out, the two remain at an impasse, as Fedorov reportedly refuses to assume any other position other than his form one as defense minister.
— @sentdefender Jul 21, 2026
‼️🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with former Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov.
Meanwhile, influential Ukrainian sources report that Oleksandr Syrskyi has been removed from the position of Commander-in-Chief.
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UNICEF reports that attacks in Ukraine last week resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to at least 50 others. A warehouse near Kyiv was also heavily damaged, destroying humanitarian supplies worth $3.9 million. #Ukraine #UNICEF #Humanitarian #Conflict



The Times: Fedorov is being encouraged to launch an anti-corruption political party and is seen by some as a future presidential contender. His growing popularity, combined with Zelensky’s history of sidelining influential allies, has fueled speculation that the move may have strengthened a potential rival rather than weakened him.

