Zelensky Just Fired the Defense Minister Behind Ukraine’s Drone War — the One Campaign That’s Visibly Wounding Russia
Fedorov said 70% to 80% of Russian Shahed drones are being shot down and urged sweeping personnel changes to speed reforms.
- On Thursday, July 16, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky of blocking reforms during a press briefing in Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelensky moved to dismiss him over disagreements on war conduct.
- Fedorov alleged the General Staff obstructed ministry reforms, stalling drone programs for four months due to bureaucratic disputes; he argued sweeping personnel changes are necessary to empower younger commanders.
- Highlighting his six-month tenure, Fedorov reported that interceptor drones now down 70-80% of Russian Shahed drones and Ukraine persuaded Elon Musk to restrict Russian access to Starlink terminals.
- Thousands protested near Kyiv's Ivan Franko Theater on Thursday to support Fedorov, while Deputy Commander of Ukraine's Air Force Pavlo Yelizarov resigned and European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius called it "a big surprise."
- Parliamentary sources report insufficient votes in the Rada to approve Fedorov's dismissal, which would see Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko replace him as Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk paused the session to debate the nomination.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has fired popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had been embroiled in a public row with the military leadership over the conduct of the war, in a move that has drawn widespread criticism and could prove to be a mistake.
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister attacks the military’s old guard
KHARKIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s ousted defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, issued a fervent defense Thursday of his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian military and directly attacked the country’s top general as thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets to protest Fedorov’s dismissal. The post Ukraine’s ousted defense minister attacks the military’s old guard appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Outgoing Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov's unusually harsh speech yesterday sparked a political crisis of sorts and exposed a rift at the very top of Ukraine's war effort, pitting a new generation that sees technology as a path to defeating Russia and the chief of the armed forces.
Zelensky Just Fired the Defense Minister Behind Ukraine’s Drone War — the One Campaign That’s Visibly Wounding Russia
It is a decision that has been rumored for some weeks now. Those nations that are the major supporters of Ukraine in its war against an unprovoked invasion in February 2022 are scratching their heads this Thursday. The question they are all asking is why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked his Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, today. The Defense chief was not only well thought of, but the adjectives usually written in front of his na…
Ministrul Ukrainian al Apărării Mîhailo Fedorov, destituit recent, l-a criticat joi usturător pe commandantul armatei, obligându-l pe preşedintele Ukrainian Volodimir Zelenski să îndemne la “unitate”, împotriva semnelor unei fracturi în ierarhia militară, relatează AFP.
Ukraine's ousted defense minister opens up about his clashes with the top general. He says every change hit resistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top commander Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi.Valentyn Ogirenko/REUTERSUkrainian leadership ousted Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister this week.Fedorov said his innovative approach to the war clashed with the military leadership's traditional thinking.He said his efforts to reform the military were met with resistance by the top commander.Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister who pushed for swee…
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