Ukraine’s top general Oleksandr Syrskyi is stepping down, handing over command to Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi amid growing tensions within the military leadership. Syrskyi, who led Ukraine’s defense since early 2023 and spearheaded key counteroffensives including the Kharkiv push and operations in Russia’s Kursk region, credited his tenure with reclaiming 700 square kilometers of territory this year. But his leadership faced criticism for high casualties, sparking public pressure and a broader defense ministry shake-up. With Syrskyi’s exit, the spotlight now turns to Drapatyi and how he’ll steer Ukraine’s war effort forward.
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