Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, appointing the current commander of the United Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, to this post.
Zelensky announced that the decision was made as part of the restructuring of the Ukrainian military leadership.
He said that, together with Mykhailo Drapatyi, Yevhen Hmara and Pavlo Palisa, the way in which the structure of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be reorganized has been determined.
The Ukrainian President praised the work of Oleksandr Syrskyi, emphasizing that he has achieved significant results during the defense of Kiev, the counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region, and the operation in the Kursk region.
“Ukraine has come a long way. The defense of Ukraine continues, and every soldier must be treated with dignity. I am grateful to Oleksandr Syrskyi and every one of our soldiers that Ukraine continues to hold strong positions on the battlefield,” Zelensky declared.
The Ukrainian leader added that Mykhailo Drapatyi shares the same vision for the future of the Ukrainian army.
Zelensky also announced that he has held talks with Oleksandr Syrskyi and Andrii Hnatov about their future roles in the military and an orderly transfer of duties.
The change in leadership of the Ukrainian army comes at a difficult period of the war, as Ukrainian forces are facing continued pressure from the Russian offensive along the front line. /Telegraph