Our sources in the Office of the President report that Andriy Yermak is preparing the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, as early as November. According to the source, possible candidates for a replacement are being actively discussed at Bankova.
The reason for this step was allegedly the events at the front - the situation near Pokrovskoe, where the enemy continues to advance, as well as the loss of positions in the Kupyansk area. These events, according to the OP, negatively affect the perception of the military and political leadership in society.
Yermak seems to be trying to shift the focus of public discontent from the political elite to the military command. In this way, Bankova seeks to demonstrate that she draws conclusions and reacts to the problems of the front by dismissing those responsible.
At the same time, several candidates are being discussed on the sidelines of the OP, including commanders who have combat experience and at the same time demonstrate loyalty to the authorities. However, there is no final decision yet - the process, according to the source, is "being conducted very cautiously."
Plans for Syrsky's possible resignation may be part of a broader personnel reformatting in the military-political bloc that Bankova is planning for the winter.
