Key developments on Feb. 8: Zelensky dismisses Chief Commander Zaluzhnyi, appoints Syrskyi in his place Ukraine returns 100 POWs from Russian captivity NYT: American officials confirm Patriot missile shot down Il-76 plane Military: Russia tries to break through defenses in Chasiv Yar near Bakhmut Senate advances Ukraine, Israel aid in procedural vote President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi and appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi in his place. "I appointed Colonel General Syrskyi as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," Zelensky said in a video address to the nation.
Zelensky named the reason for change of top military command in army news.am - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from news.am Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Zelensky appointed a new commander-in-chief - Ukraine Today org ukrainetoday.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ukrainetoday.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. will continue supporting Ukraine and its military no matter who's in charge. "We're not concerned about Ukrainian stability as a result of this," Kirby said.