Protests erupt in Ukraine against Defence Minister Fedorov's removal, reflecting public outrage and political turmoil amid ongoing conflict.

Protesters have gathered in downtown Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss his defense minister as parliament convened to appoint a new prime minister as part of a government reshuffle.

Large protests have taken place in several Ukrainian cities against the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.