Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed General Mykhailo Drapatyi amid nationwide protests.

President Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief to oversee military modernization. The leadership change follows public protests regarding the military's command structure.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as Minister of Defence, citing the need for closer alignment between the civilian government and the armed forces.