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Ukraine's Ousted Defense Minister Sparks Protests

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces through the use of drones, prompting street protests.

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Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

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What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense MinisterNYTimes – World
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What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister

Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

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Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old GuardNYTimes – World
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Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard

Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

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Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who pushed for innovation on the battlefield through use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.

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Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police sayBBC News – World
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Explosive Drone Found at Leipzig Airport

A drone carrying an unknown explosive device was found near the south runway at Leipzig airport in Germany, prompting a police examination and deployment of a bomb disposal robot. Authorities said a second drone may have collided in mid-air with a DHL cargo plane, slightly damaging the aircraft, and several flights were diverted. Counter-terror investigators are examining the incident, which an official described as a 'new quality' of threat.

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