Oleksandr Syrskyi

Ukraine outpaces Russian land grabs as Syrskyi charts May battlefield gains

Ukraine’s Armed Forces liberated nearly 100 square kilometers more territory than they lost in May, while Ukraine’s Defense Forces have freed more than 600 square kilometers since the start of the year, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 8.

8 June, 02:16 PM

Syrskyi strips eight units of right to train recruits independently

Eight military units have lost the right to independently conduct basic military training, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 4.

4 June, 04:07 PM

Ukrainian border guards destroy rare Russian Skat 450M drone worth $400,000

Ukraine's border guards said they had destroyed a second rare Russian Skat 450M drone, releasing video footage of the strike on the unmanned aircraft in a post on Telegram on June 4.

4 June, 03:47 PM

Russia plans to raise share of jet-powered attack drones to 50% – Syrskyi

Russia is changing its drone warfare tactics and plans to increase the share of jet-powered attack drones to 50%, creating new challenges for Ukraine’s air defense systems, Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 4.

4 June, 12:26 PM

Syrskyi urges rational use of resources amid lack of missiles and systems

Ukraine is facing a shortage of modern air defense systems and missiles for them, Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 3, urging the military to use available resources rationally and improve the efficiency of all parts of the country’s air defense network.

3 June, 03:09 PM

Ukraine seizes initiative in key eastern sectors as Russia’s offensive stalls, Syrskyi says

The Sloviansk-Kramatorsk urban area remains one of the key sectors of Russia’s offensive, but Russian forces have failed to carry out their plans, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

29 May, 06:26 PM

Russian military losses exceeded 141,500 in 2026 — Syrskyi

Russian military losses since the start of 2026 had exceeded 141,500 troops, including more than 83,000 killed or permanently incapacitated, Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 20.

20 May, 03:16 PM

Russia scrambles to shield Moscow and Krasnodar from Ukrainian drone swarms

Russia is deploying additional forces in anticipation of Ukrainian drone strikes, particularly in Moscow and Krasnodar Krai, AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky wrote, citing a military intelligence report on Russian UAVs, on May 8.

8 May, 02:38 PM

Ukraine marks Infantry Day as Syrskyi honors frontline soldiers

Ukraine’s top military commander, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, congratulated Ukrainian troops on Infantry Day, honoring soldiers defending the country against Russia’s invasion and praising their resilience on the front line on May 6.

6 May, 11:38 AM

Fewer critical injuries reported as Ukraine strengthens frontline medical care

Heavy injuries and amputations among Ukrainian troops declined in April compared with March, reflecting improved battlefield care and training, Ukraine’s top commander said on May 3.

3 May, 03:35 PM

Syrskyi signs order mandating troop rotations after two months on frontline

Ukraine’s top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi signed an order mandating rotation of troops serving on frontline positions, according to a statement on Apr. 30.

30 April, 10:32 AM

Ukraine reports food supply shortages in three frontline brigades

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said cases of insufficient food supplies to remote positions were recorded in the 30th Mechanized Brigade, 128th Mountain Assault Brigade and 108th Territorial Defense Brigade, according to a statement on Apr. 28.

28 April, 05:08 PM

Syrskyi warns Russia aims to seize all Ukraine, not just Donbas

Russia is trying to seize not only Donbas but all of Ukraine, Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 22.

22 April, 12:48 PM

Russia has not abandoned offensive plans despite drop in fighting – Trehubov

Russian forces have reduced the intensity of combat over the past two days, but this does not indicate any change in plans for a new offensive, Joint Forces spokesman Viktor Trehubov said on air with Novyny.Live on Apr. 19.

19 April, 05:14 PM

Russian forces advance near two settlements in Zaporizhzhia — DeepState

Russian forces have advanced near Zelene and in Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to maps by DeepState on Apr. 16.

16 April, 11:15 AM

Russian forces intensify attacks along entire 1,200-km frontline as weather improves

Russian forces have intensified offensive actions along nearly the entire 1,200-kilometer frontline following a change in weather conditions, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on April 15.

15 April, 05:57 PM

Russian activity remains especially high near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi says

Russian military activity remains especially high in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces repelled about 260 Russian attacks over the past week, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 9 during a visit to the area of responsibility of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Air Assault Forces.

9 April, 06:52 PM

Ukrainian drones increase Russian losses by 29% in March, Syrskyi says

Ukrainian unmanned systems units inflicted 29% more casualties on Russian troops in March than in February, and since December 2025 have been neutralizing more soldiers than Russia is recruiting, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 9 following a meeting on the development of unmanned systems.

9 April, 11:57 AM

Russian forces trying to capture Kostiantynivka for nearly a year, General Syrskyi says

Russian forces have been trying to capture Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast for nearly a year, combining small-group infantry assaults with massive drone strikes, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 7, after visiting the 19th Army Corps defending the Kostiantynivka-Druzhkivka agglomeration.

7 April, 02:10 PM

Ukraine liberates 12 settlements on Oleksandrivske axis – Syrskyi

Ukraine’s Defense Forces regained control of about 480 square kilometers and liberated 12 settlements during a counteroffensive on the Oleksandrivske axis, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Apr. 5.

5 April, 09:21 PM

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