Oleksandr Syrskyi

Oleksandr Syrskyi is the Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine who was also dismissed by Zelensky amid protests.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2026-07-28

Oleksandr Syrskyi, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, is acknowledged by Zelensky for his role in military operations.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-27

Zelensky referred to the dismissal of Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-27

Oleksandr Syrskyi was replaced by the younger Mykhailo Drapaty.

Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2026-07-25

Oleksandr Syrskyi was the Chief Commander against whom Mikhail Fedorov publicly opposed after leaving his position.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-24

Oleksandr Syrskyi is Ukraine’s outgoing commander-in-chief who has been accused of sacrificing soldiers for minimal tactical gains.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-24

General Oleksandr Syrskyi was the chief commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the time of Fedorov's dismissal.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-07-24

General Oleksandr Syrskyi was widely credited with the successful early defence of Kyiv.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-24

General Oleksandr Syrskyi was the chief military commander at the time of Fedorov's dismissal.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-07-23

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision Tuesday to replace Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, 60-year-old Oleksandr Syrskyi with 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi.

CNN·United States· 2026-07-23

Oleksandr Syrskyi was sacked as Ukraine’s top general following Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-23

Oleksandr Syrskyi was dismissed from his position as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-23

Oleksandr Syrskyi was removed from his position as army commander after facing significant protests.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2026-07-23

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired his commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, in Ukraine’s biggest military shake-up in two years.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-23

He is a veteran Soviet leader who was removed from his position as military chief.

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa)·Sri Lanka· 2026-07-23

Oleksandr Syrskyi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine whose resignation was also demanded by protesters.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi was dismissed from his position as military commander amid protests and criticism of his leadership.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2026-07-22

Syrskyi defended his wartime record in a statement Wednesday.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi was fired by Zelenskyy as part of a radical reshuffle of the top military command.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-22

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi was involved in a dispute with Mykhailo Fedorov over the conduct of the war.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine whose resignation is being protested.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-22

General Oleksandr Syrskyi, a 60-year-old veteran trained in the Soviet Union before Ukraine’s independence.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi replaced Valerii Zaluzhnyi as the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces in February 2024.

Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi ensured Ukraine's success in defending Kyiv and conducting operations in Kharkiv.

რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·Georgia· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi is a former commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi will continue to serve in the defense of the state.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-22

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that he is handing over the army to his successor Mykhailo Drapatyi.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-22

Kyrylo Budanov thanked General Oleksandr Syrskyi for his years of hard work and dedication to Ukraine.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-07-22

Oleksandr Syrskyi served as the Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and led significant military operations during the war.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-07-22

Many in Ukraine see 60-year-old Syrskyi as a commander of the Soviet school who reluctantly implements radical changes in the army.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-07-22