“Butcher” Syrskyi’s Appointment Divides Ukraine Troops | New Defence Chief’s Family Still In Russia?

Ukraine’s appointment of General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief has elicited mixed reactions from military personnel, Politico reported. The military shakeup by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has triggered despair in many of his troops. On hearing of his appointment, a Ukrainian soldier sent a message in a group chat of veterans of the Bakhmut fight: “We’re all f@#$ed”. Zaluzhny reportedly described Syrskyi as “a good, decent military man, with a lot of experience and a very good strategic vision of war”. Syrskyi is an experienced general who has served in the Ukrainian army since the collapse of the USSR. But will he be able to take on the challenges amid Russia’s ongoing onslaught? Watch this video to know more. #Syrskyi #Ukraine #Russia #Zelensky #Zaluzhny #Kyiv #Putin #WorldNews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: