Zelenskyy names new Ukrainian commander-in-chief
His reputation was forged in 2014, early in Russia's war in eastern Ukraine, when he led an armoured column into central Mariupol to rescue police officers and…
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"I will work responsibly, with focus and with respect for the people defending our state today." General Syrskyi played a key role in Kyiv's defence in the early days of the war and had been in his top post since early 2024. Mr Zelenskyy replaced former commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60, with General Drapatyi, 43, a respected and experienced commander who led the country's land forces from 2024 to 2025. The investigation documented dozens of deaths among recruits. © 2026 The Canadian Press.
Furthermore, His already precarious public standing eroded further after Ukrainian outlet Babel published an investigation in June detailing allegations of abuse within the Skelia assault regiment, a unit closely associated with Syrskyi that has reportedly suffered higher-than-average battlefield losses.
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"I will work responsibly, with focus and with respect for the people defending our state today." General Syrskyi played a key role in Kyiv's defence in the early days of the war and had been in his top post since early 2024.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldMr Zelenskyy replaced former commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60, with General Drapatyi, 43, a respected and experienced commander who led the country's land forces from 2024 to 2025.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldThe investigation documented dozens of deaths among recruits. © 2026 The Canadian Press
according to Global NewsHis already precarious public standing eroded further after Ukrainian outlet Babel published an investigation in June detailing allegations of abuse within the Skelia assault regiment, a unit closely associated with Syrskyi that has reportedly suffered higher-than-average battlefield losses.
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