Large-scale protests have erupted across several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Demonstrators gathered outside the Ivan Franko National Theatre in the capital, demanding accountability and expressing widespread dissatisfaction with the leadership change.
The unrest reflects immediate and intense public backlash against the decision, which sources cite as stemming from internal conflicts and a lack of progress on necessary reforms within the defense sector.
The sudden removal of a key cabinet member during an ongoing conflict has triggered concerns about political cohesion and strategic continuity.
While the official reasons for the dismissal remain centered on administrative and reform-related issues, the public reaction suggests deeper frustrations with the pace of change and internal governance.
The protests, which began on Thursday morning, have spread to multiple cities, indicating a broad-based response to the political shakeup.