Maksym Zhorin

Drapatyi faces mobilization crisis as disinformation and corruption test command — interview

Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of the Third Army Corps, discussed disinformation targeting Commander in Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, his priorities in his new post and corruption scandals that demoralize Ukrainian troops in an interview with Radio NV.

31 July, 11:48 AM

Officer ties Russian energy strikes to negotiation leverage

Russia’s massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure are an attempt to gain negotiating leverage at the Abu Dhabi talks, as the enemy lacks frontline success, Deputy Commander of Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps Maksym Zhorin said in a Telegram post on Feb. 3.

3 February, 05:51 PM

Frontline situation is extremely difficult, but still possible to fix — interview with Zhorin

Improving the situation on the front lines is still possible and would also strengthen Ukraine’s position in future negotiations, Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps, said on Radio NV on Nov. 30.

30 November 2025, 12:45 PM

Ukraine must prepare as Russia plans offensive actions and shows no signs of stopping, says Lt. Col. Zhorin

Russia is intensifying pressure along the front as discussions about possible negotiations, including a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, gain momentum, Lt. Col. Maksym Zhorin of Ukraine’s Third Army Corps told Radio NV on Aug. 12.

12 August 2025, 11:28 AM

Ukraine unprepared for rising number of veterans, says commander Zhorin

Ukraine faces serious issues with how veterans are appointed to key positions, and the problem could grow after demobilization, Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of the Third Separate Assault Brigade, said on Telegram on May 5.

5 May 2025, 03:39 PM

Ground robots already saving lives in Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade, says deputy commander

Ground robotic complexes, heavily used by Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade, are saving soldiers’ lives by handling dangerous logistics tasks, Deputy Commander Maksym Zhorin said on Radio NV on March 20.

21 March 2025, 12:44 PM

Ukraine ramps up multiple Army corps set up around existing brigades

The Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is being formed on the basis of the existing Third Separate Assault Brigade, Maksym Zhorin, the brigade's deputy commander, told Radio NV on March 20.

21 March 2025, 11:00 AM

Ukraine to establish multiple corps, each built around existing brigades — 3rd Assault Brigade deputy commander

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will create several new corps, each formed around an existing brigade, Deputy Commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, Lt. Col. Maksym Zhorin, said in an interview with Radio NV on March 20.

21 March 2025, 10:26 AM

Ex-prisoners prove effective at front, says deputy commander

Allowing certain categories of convicts to join the Armed Forces was 'a rather successful decision,' said Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of the Third Separate Assault Brigade, on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 05:17 PM

Third Assault Brigade reports successful offensive in Kharkiv Oblast — video

Troops of the Third Separate Assault Brigade conducted successful offensive operations in their area of responsibility in Kharkiv Oblast, according to deputy commander Maksym Zhorin on Aug. 22.

22 August 2024, 05:06 PM

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