"Ukraine's Zelenskyy Appoints New Military Chief Amid Heightened Tensions"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced his top military commander, Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, with Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi in a significant military shake-up amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy's decision is seen as a risky move, as Zaluzhnyi was widely respected for his role in Ukraine's defense against Russia. The timing of the change is questioned due to ammunition shortages and delays in Western military aid. The new head of Ukraine's armed forces, Syrskyi, has faced criticism for his role in the defense of Bakhmut. The move is perceived as a political decision by Zelenskyy, potentially impacting Ukraine's international support during the conflict.