Ukraine Russia war: Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests
The shakeup follows days of protests over military reform and drone strategy, with Zelenskyy offering Fedorov a new government role.
- On Wednesday, July 22, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andrii Lebedenko announced that Ukraine could deploy laser weapons to counter aerial targets within 2 to 3 months.
- Teams within the Armed Forces and private companies are actively developing these systems, with a prototype known as Tryzub currently undergoing testing at proving grounds, according to UNIAN.
- "It can already shoot down FPVs today and is already working against Shaheds," Lebedenko stated, adding that new systems will allow forces to hit air attack weapons better than machine guns.
- The defense ministry announced a tender for 150,000 drones and AI-enhanced missiles, building on the 95% interception rate achieved by Ukrainian forces during a major aerial assault on Kyiv.
- While Analysts from the RAND Corporation previously described laser technology as flawed for combat, other nations including Israel have deployed laser air defenses, and Russian forces have utilized Chinese-manufactured lasers.
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The Ukrainian President removes the head of the army to put an end to protests over the resignation of the popular Minister of Defense
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a major political crisis after firing popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparking nationwide protests and calls for leadership change. Elite military units are reportedly considering a coup to replace Zelensky with former commander Valery Zaluzhny, according to Russian intelligence sources. Fedorov’s dismissal exposed deep corruption within Zelensky’s inner circle, with […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Sylsky on Tuesday (July 22) and appointed Joint Forces Commander Mikhailova Drapatey to succeed him. This personnel change comes after several days of nationwide protests in Ukraine, sparked by the dismissal of a popular defense minister who had previously clashed with Zelenskyy over issues of war command.
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Ukraine Military Situation Report
Ukraine Military Situation Report | July 22 acabral-sanche… Wed, 07/22/2026 - 14:52 SVG Commentary Jul 22, 2026 Hudson Institute Ukraine Military Situation Report | July 22 Can Kasapoğlu Senior Fellow (Nonresident) Can Kasapoğlu Commentary Caption People attend a rally to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 20, 2026. (Getty Images) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Sha…
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