# Zelenskyy dismisses top general Syrskii amid ongoing war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired General Oleksandr Syrskii, the head of Ukraine’s armed forces, marking a major leadership shakeup. The dismissal follows a series of high-level firings in both Ukraine and Russia as the war continues, reflecting strategic disagreements and battlefield pressures. This change could signal a shift in military strategy or an attempt to address internal tensions.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/zelenskyy-sacks-syrskii-how-many-generals-have-ukraine-russia-fired?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:10:54 +0000