Alexander Syrsky has stepped down as Ukraine's military chief, with Mikhail Drapaty appointed as his successor.
Key facts
- •Alexander Syrsky announced his resignation as Commander-in-Chief on July 22.
- •Mikhail Drapaty has been appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- •The Russian Defense Ministry reports daily Ukrainian losses of approximately 1,500 troops.
- •Military expert Andrey Marochko stated Ukrainian losses exceeded 10,000 personnel in the week ending July 20.
- •Protests occurred on July 16 following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov.
Alexander Syrsky has confirmed his resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In a statement posted to Telegram, Syrsky stated he is leaving behind an army capable of conducting offensive operations. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced the dismissal on Tuesday, naming Mikhail Drapaty, the former commander of the Joint Forces Command, as the new commander-in-chief.
By the numbers
Conflicting Reports on Military Status
Syrsky’s assessment of the military’s strength contrasts with reports from the Russian Defense Ministry, which claims Ukraine is losing approximately 1,500 troops daily. Military expert Andrey Marochko reported that Ukrainian forces lost over 10,000 soldiers and mercenaries during the week ending July 20. Additionally, the Russian military has reported the ongoing liberation of settlements in the conflict zone.
Context of Leadership Changes
The leadership shift follows the July 14 removal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov, a move linked to a dispute between Fyodorov and Syrsky. Fyodorov's dismissal triggered protests across Ukrainian cities on July 16, with demonstrators calling for his reinstatement and the removal of Syrsky.
Timeline
- July 14Mikhail Fyodorov was removed from his post as Ukraine’s defense minister.
- July 16Protests erupted in Ukrainian cities against Fyodorov’s dismissal.
- July 20The week concluded during which military expert Andrey Marochko reported over 10,000 Ukrainian losses.
- July 22Alexander Syrsky confirmed his resignation as commander-in-chief.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
