Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Syrsky as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, replacing him with Major General Mykhailo Drapaty. The move comes after recent protests following the earlier dismissal of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports this change is considered a win for the protestors who demanded Syrsky’s removal. Specifically, demonstrators had voiced strong opposition to Syrsky remaining in his leadership position. Drapaty was reportedly favored by the previously dismissed Umerov to succeed Syrsky. This shakeup in military leadership reflects growing public and political pressure on Zelensky’s government regarding the war effort. The change signals a potential shift in Ukraine’s military strategy and command structure.