In a backdrop of escalating conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiated a significant reshuffle by dismissing a longtime aide and several advisers. Among those let go was top aide Serhiy Shefir, who had served since 2019. This move comes as Russia launched fresh attacks overnight, exacerbating tensions in the region. The reshuffle underscores Ukraine’s efforts to adapt its leadership structure amid ongoing hostilities and signals a strategic response to the evolving situation on the ground.