Large-scale demonstrations have erupted across several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as defence minister.
Protesters gathered in Franko Square and other central locations to voice their opposition to the leadership change.
Multiple wire services, including the Kyiv Independent and TASS, have reported on the scale of the demonstrations.
The dismissal of Fedorov, a moderniser widely credited with slowing Russia's advance, has triggered significant public backlash.
The protests represent a sharp escalation in domestic political tension, with demonstrators expressing concern over the potential impact on Ukraine's defence capabilities and strategic direction.
Multiple wire services, including the Kyiv Independent and TASS, have reported on the scale of the demonstrations.
The unrest underscores the fragile political environment in Ukraine as the war continues, with the removal of a key defence figure raising questions about the government's stability and military strategy.