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Ukraine: Protesters Target General Syrskyi After Defense Minister's Ouster
In Ukraine, protesters supporting the ousted defense minister have begun targeting General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, as of July 18, 2026. The protesters blame the general for conflicts he had with the dismissed minister during the latter's tenure. The defense minister's dismissal has thus reignited tensions surrounding Ukraine's military command. The identity of the defense minister in question has not been specified in available sources at this stage.