Oleksandr Syrskyi out as Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief

"Today, the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty, has assumed his duties - changes have already taken place. Together with Mykhailo and Yevgeny Khmara, we determined that Ihor Skybyuk will become the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - the decision is also already there. The guys are combat-ready, experienced. The troops know them - Drapaty, Khmara, Skybyuk. We agreed that the modernization of the Defense Forces of Ukraine will be prepared. It is important that everything goes absolutely smoothly and that the Russians do not get a single loophole or opportunity. Russia must feel the increase in pressure, the increase in sanctions: these are our long-range sanctions, and middle strikes, and our strong positions on the front. All this will be ensured. I want to separately thank everyone in Ukraine today - all the military, all civilians - for their trust in the new military command. It is important that such trust translates into greater motivation for our defenders, it is important that the guys are strong, justify the trust that society has now demonstrated. We are providing all the tools.” Address by Volodymyr Zelensky at the end of the 1610th day of the war.

Today, the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty, has assumed his duties – changes have already taken place. Together with Mykhailo and Yevgeny Khmara, we determined that Ihor Skybyuk will become the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – the decision has already been made. The guys are combat-ready, experienced. The troops know them – Drapaty, Khmara, Skybyuk. We agreed that the modernization of the Ukrainian Defense Forces will be prepared. It is important that everything goes perfectly smoothly and that the Russians do not get a single loophole or opportunity. Russia must feel the growing pressure, the growing sanctions: these are our long-range sanctions, and middle-range strikes, and our strong positions on the front. All this will be ensured. I want to separately thank everyone in Ukraine today – all the military, all civilians – for their trust in the new military command. It is important that this trust translates into greater motivation for our defenders, it is important that the guys are strong, that they justify the trust that society has now shown. We provide all the tools.

The New York Times published a large article about Oleksandr Syrsky. Olexandr Syrsky has left the post of Commander-in-Chief. And now, when the emotions of the last few days have subsided a bit, it is worth stating the obvious. The defense of Kyiv in February 2022, when almost no one believed in success. The Kharkiv offensive operation in the fall of the same year was one of the fastest and most effective operations of this war. The Kursk operation. The forces of unmanned systems are the world's first separate branch of forces of this type. The army, which had been on a heavy defense for two years, went on the offensive again under his command. There were both difficult decisions and difficult pages. They will be analyzed for decades to come - this is what happens with every commander who really fights, and not draws arrows on maps. But the bottom line is simple. Oleksandr Syrsky is one of the most outstanding Ukrainian generals in history. Not a specific period, not a separate operation — in history.

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Changes in Ukrainian Army Commanders Following disagreements in the army command and increasing internal protests, Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapati as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, making extensive changes to the military structure. Read the full text in the link below... @Nournews_ir

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?

Ukraine's Zelensky appoints new army chief • • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that he is dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, and appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.

Ukraine's Zelensky appoints new army chief • • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that he is dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, and appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.

FWD from IZ.RU • IMPORTANT: What will the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi mean for the Kyiv regime? What happened? On July 22, Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. Along with him, the Chief of the General Staff Andriy Gnatov also lost his post, and Major General Igor Skibyuk was appointed in his place. The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is Major General Mykhailo Drapatiy, who held the position of Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is 43 years old and has been in military service since 2004. In 2014, he took part in hostilities in Donbas. In May of that year, he became famous for breaking through the barricades and checkpoints of the militia in an infantry fighting vehicle in Mariupol. What will happen next? The change of commander-in-chief occurred against the backdrop of a political crisis in Ukraine. In mid-July, Zelenskyy dismissed the country's Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko. All ministers automatically lost their positions. In Ukraine, it was believed that the personnel changes were necessary to remove the popular Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The official was credited with increasing drone production. He was also close to pro-Western grant structures, and his activities were widely covered in the media. However, Fedorov was still dismissed, a decision he did not agree with. Furthermore, the military man criticized Zelenskyy and spoke about a conflict with Syrskyy. According to him, the commander-in-chief had stalled many initiatives, hindered the development of unmanned systems, and made personnel decisions based on loyalty rather than effectiveness. At the same time, Fedorov, according to Ukrainian media reports, expressed his willingness to work with Drapaty. The latter also supported Fedorov in the current conflict. What do the experts say? Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Spiridon Kilinkarov says that Zelensky's situation has sharply worsened since Syrsky's dismissal. "Zelensky's opponents are not only considering replacing Syrsky, but also Fedorov's return to the post of Defense Minister. Accordingly, we can expect a new escalation in Ukraine in mid-August, when the Verkhovna Rada convenes after a break and considers this issue," he explains. Subscribe to IMPORTANT | More news here

FWD from IZ.RU • IMPORTANT: What will the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi mean for the Kyiv regime? What happened? On July 22, Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. Along with him, the Chief of the General Staff Andriy Gnatov also lost his post, and Major General Igor Skibyuk was appointed in his place. The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is Major General Mykhailo Drapatiy, who held the position of Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is 43 years old and has been in military service since 2004. In 2014, he took part in hostilities in Donbas. In May of that year, he became famous for breaking through the barricades and checkpoints of the militia in an infantry fighting vehicle in Mariupol. What will happen next? The change of commander-in-chief occurred against the backdrop of a political crisis in Ukraine. In mid-July, Zelenskyy dismissed the country's Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko. All ministers automatically lost their positions. In Ukraine, it was believed that the personnel changes were necessary to remove the popular Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The official was credited with increasing drone production. He was also close to pro-Western grant structures, and his activities were widely covered in the media. However, Fedorov was still dismissed, a decision he did not agree with. Furthermore, the military man criticized Zelenskyy and spoke about a conflict with Syrskyy. According to him, the commander-in-chief had stalled many initiatives, hindered the development of unmanned systems, and made personnel decisions based on loyalty rather than effectiveness. At the same time, Fedorov, according to Ukrainian media reports, expressed his willingness to work with Drapaty. The latter also supported Fedorov in the current conflict. What do the experts say? Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Spiridon Kilinkarov says that Zelensky's situation has sharply worsened since Syrsky's dismissal. "Zelensky's opponents are not only considering replacing Syrsky, but also Fedorov's return to the post of Defense Minister. Accordingly, we can expect a new escalation in Ukraine in mid-August, when the Verkhovna Rada convenes after a break and considers this issue," he explains. Subscribe to IMPORTANT | More news here

One of the main organizers of the protests that have engulfed Ukraine after Zelenskyy's controversial personnel shake-up warns they will continue even after public pressure forced out Oleksandr Syrsky and saw him replaced with a new commander-in-chief: • "[W]e shouldn't forget about the second demand of the protest – to reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister." • • "The ministry needs reforms, and with Syrskyi's dismissal, the conflict between the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff" – Zelenskyy's ststed reason for sacking Fedorov – "has also disappeared, so I see no reasons not to return Fedorov to his position." • • Earlier, demonstrators said they would launch an "indefinite protest" beginning Friday, July 24, if Fedorov is not brought back.

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Zelensky signed a decree appointing Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree appointing Mykhailo Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 630/2026 was published on the president's website on Wednesday.... #commander-in-chief #drapaty #decree #zelensky @interfax_uk

Zelensky signed a decree appointing Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree appointing Mykhailo Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 630/2026 was published on the president's website on Wednesday.... #commander-in-chief #drapaty #decree #zelensky @interfax_uk

FWD from IZ.RU • IMPORTANT: How did the world media react to the dismissal of Alexander Syrsky from the post of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine? Bloomberg: Zelenskyy removes Syrsky from his post as army commander-in-chief Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky was dismissed following mass protests demanding his resignation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced yesterday that Major General Mykhailo Drapatiy would take his place. The protests were sparked by Zelenskyy's dismissal last week of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had been locked in a power struggle with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. "We've come a long way, Ukraine's defense continues, and every soldier must be treated with dignity," Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post, commenting on Syrskyy's dismissal. Zelensky praised Syrsky for his contribution. He also promised changes to the "military staff configuration," without providing details. Fedorov was offered a "respectable position" to promote the development of Ukrainian technology. CNN: Zelensky fired the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army after mass protests Syrsky's successor, 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatiy, is a younger general who is often hailed as representing a new generation of military leaders. Syrsky, 60, was born in the Vladimir region of Russia, then part of the Soviet Union, and attended a Moscow military academy with classmates who later became Russian commanders. Some critics described him as unimaginative but capable, and he was criticized for protracting the defense of Bakhmut (Artemovsk – Ed.) at great cost in human lives. Associated Press: The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces earned his reputation in 2014. Drapatiy is known for his exceptional discipline and high combat effectiveness, and is often deployed to stabilize critical sectors of the front. He rarely appears in public, but has nevertheless earned popularity within the army. "His reputation was formed in 2014 . In May , as a major commanding a battalion of the 72nd Brigade, he led an armored column into the center of Mariupol . When the column's path was blocked by a barricade more than a meter high, Drapatiy, riding in the lead vehicle, ordered the driver to accelerate, and the vehicle leaped over the barrier, as if driving off a ramp. This moment, captured on a widely circulated video, is considered one of the most remarkable episodes of the early period of resistance." The Washington Post: Zelenskyy ousts Ukrainian Armed Forces commander amid ongoing major changes These personnel changes exposed a sharp generational divide among senior leaders just as the Ukrainian armed forces appeared to be gaining a combat advantage over Russia. The dismissal of the defense minister sparked mass protests in Kyiv and other cities. Demonstrators said they feared the move could undermine Ukraine's military efforts and called for his reinstatement. Drapaty supported the ousted defense minister. In recent days, Zelenskyy has come under increasing pressure from lawmakers and protesters to fire Syrskyy. Reuters: Who is Mykhailo Drapatiy, the new commander of the Ukrainian army? During his 26 years of military service, Drapatiy rose through the ranks from lieutenant to combat commander of Ukraine. Last week, he stated that the Ukrainian army needs change and new rules. "As commander of the ground forces, Drapatiy attempted to implement reforms and modernize recruitment and training systems. He then said he wanted to support initiative and flexibility among front-line troops, viewing this as a strength, unlike some other Soviet-trained generals in the Ukrainian army." Subscribe to IMPORTANT | More news here

FWD from IZ.RU • IMPORTANT: How did the world media react to the dismissal of Alexander Syrsky from the post of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine? Bloomberg: Zelenskyy removes Syrsky from his post as army commander-in-chief Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky was dismissed following mass protests demanding his resignation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced yesterday that Major General Mykhailo Drapatiy would take his place. The protests were sparked by Zelenskyy's dismissal last week of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had been locked in a power struggle with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. "We've come a long way, Ukraine's defense continues, and every soldier must be treated with dignity," Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post, commenting on Syrskyy's dismissal. Zelensky praised Syrsky for his contribution. He also promised changes to the "military staff configuration," without providing details. Fedorov was offered a "respectable position" to promote the development of Ukrainian technology. CNN: Zelensky fired the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army after mass protests Syrsky's successor, 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatiy, is a younger general who is often hailed as representing a new generation of military leaders. Syrsky, 60, was born in the Vladimir region of Russia, then part of the Soviet Union, and attended a Moscow military academy with classmates who later became Russian commanders. Some critics described him as unimaginative but capable, and he was criticized for protracting the defense of Bakhmut (Artemovsk – Ed.) at great cost in human lives. Associated Press: The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces earned his reputation in 2014. Drapatiy is known for his exceptional discipline and high combat effectiveness, and is often deployed to stabilize critical sectors of the front. He rarely appears in public, but has nevertheless earned popularity within the army. "His reputation was formed in 2014 . In May , as a major commanding a battalion of the 72nd Brigade, he led an armored column into the center of Mariupol . When the column's path was blocked by a barricade more than a meter high, Drapatiy, riding in the lead vehicle, ordered the driver to accelerate, and the vehicle leaped over the barrier, as if driving off a ramp. This moment, captured on a widely circulated video, is considered one of the most remarkable episodes of the early period of resistance." The Washington Post: Zelenskyy ousts Ukrainian Armed Forces commander amid ongoing major changes These personnel changes exposed a sharp generational divide among senior leaders just as the Ukrainian armed forces appeared to be gaining a combat advantage over Russia. The dismissal of the defense minister sparked mass protests in Kyiv and other cities. Demonstrators said they feared the move could undermine Ukraine's military efforts and called for his reinstatement. Drapaty supported the ousted defense minister. In recent days, Zelenskyy has come under increasing pressure from lawmakers and protesters to fire Syrskyy. Reuters: Who is Mykhailo Drapatiy, the new commander of the Ukrainian army? During his 26 years of military service, Drapatiy rose through the ranks from lieutenant to combat commander of Ukraine. Last week, he stated that the Ukrainian army needs change and new rules. "As commander of the ground forces, Drapatiy attempted to implement reforms and modernize recruitment and training systems. He then said he wanted to support initiative and flexibility among front-line troops, viewing this as a strength, unlike some other Soviet-trained generals in the Ukrainian army." Subscribe to IMPORTANT | More news here

URGENTLY Zelensky officially dismissed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky and appointed Drapatiy – decrees

URGENTLY Zelensky officially dismissed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky and appointed Drapatiy – decrees

Zelensky officially signed decrees dismissing Syrsky and appointing Drapaty to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is evidenced by decrees published on the website of the Office of the President. According to the decrees, Zelensky officially dismissed Hnatov and appointed Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. [in reply to: Major General Mykhailo Drapaty announced that he had assumed the duties of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to him, Zelensky set a number of clear tasks for the new military leadership. In particular, this concerns the continuation and intensification of offensive actions in all domains, planning new operations in the rear of Russian troops, development of the army and introduction of technologies, as well as building up the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.]

Zelensky officially signed decrees dismissing Syrsky and appointing Drapaty to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is evidenced by decrees published on the website of the Office of the President. According to the decrees, Zelensky officially dismissed Hnatov and appointed Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. [in reply to: Major General Mykhailo Drapaty announced that he had assumed the duties of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to him, Zelensky set a number of clear tasks for the new military leadership. In particular, this concerns the continuation and intensification of offensive actions in all domains, planning new operations in the rear of Russian troops, development of the army and introduction of technologies, as well as building up the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.]

ZELENSKY OFFICIALLY REMOVED SYRSKY FROM THE POST OF CHIEF-IN-CHIEF OF THE AFU AND APPOINTED DRAPATY TO THIS POST – DECREE

ZELENSKY OFFICIALLY REMOVED SYRSKY FROM THE POST OF CHIEF-IN-CHIEF OF THE AFU AND APPOINTED DRAPATY TO THIS POST – DECREE

Decrees appointing Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief and Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff have been published on the President's website. "To appoint Mykhailo Vasylovich Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," reads decree No. 630/202.

Decrees appointing Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief and Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff have been published on the President's website. "To appoint Mykhailo Vasylovich Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," reads decree No. 630/202.

Zelensky officially dismissed Syrsky and appointed Drapaty as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news in Google [in reply to: New Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what is known about Major General Ihor Skybyuk Ihor Skybyuk is a Hero of Ukraine and an officer of the Airborne Assault Troops. He participated in the battles for Ilovaisk and Debaltseve, was wounded in 2014, returned to service after treatment, and in 2022 led the defense of Kyiv. Later, the general commanded the 80th separate airborne assault brigade, which participated in the liberation of Izyum during the Kharkiv counteroffensive. It was for this operation that Skybyuk received the title of Hero of Ukraine. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news in Google]

Zelensky officially dismissed Syrsky and appointed Drapaty as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news in Google [in reply to: New Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what is known about Major General Ihor Skybyuk Ihor Skybyuk is a Hero of Ukraine and an officer of the Airborne Assault Troops. He participated in the battles for Ilovaisk and Debaltseve, was wounded in 2014, returned to service after treatment, and in 2022 led the defense of Kyiv. Later, the general commanded the 80th separate airborne assault brigade, which participated in the liberation of Izyum during the Kharkiv counteroffensive. It was for this operation that Skybyuk received the title of Hero of Ukraine. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news in Google]

Zelensky officially dismissed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapatiy – decree More IZ RU news in MAX

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