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# Protests erupt after President Zelensky ousts popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
- URL: https://www.rapidreport.news/protests-erupt-after-zelensky-ousts-defense-minister-fedorov/
- Published: 2026-07-16T18:43:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T09:04:08.000Z
- Description: Hundreds rallied in Kyiv after President Zelensky dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov, the tech-minded defense minister behind Ukraine's drone push, six months into the job.
- Author: Max Hadley
- Tags: World

Protests have broken out in several Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.  
  
Fedorov, widely credited as a key architect of Ukraine’s drone warfare program, was a high-profile figure in the government and enjoyed strong public support.

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The move has sparked widespread criticism, with demonstrators gathering to demand his reinstatement and question the timing of the decision amid ongoing conflict.  
  
Zelensky has not yet provided a detailed public explanation for the dismissal. The situation remains fluid as protests continue.