Oleksandr Syrskyi

Syrskyi denies rift with Fedorov as ministry, military tensions draw scrutiny

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said June 30 that he has “absolutely no conflict” with Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

1 July, 01:07 PM

Russian battlefield activity fell by third, Syrskyi says

Ukrainian strikes on Russian battlefield logistics are having a significant dampening effect on enemy activity, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 30.

1 July, 03:09 AM

Syrskyi: Russia could attack Chernihiv from Bryansk

Even as Minsk remains seemingly reluctant to allow Russia to invade Ukraine’s Chernihiv Oblast from its territory, the Kremlin could still attack the region from Bryansk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 30.

30 June, 08:41 PM

Syrskyi sees no clear turning point yet as Russia’s war grinds on

Ukraine’s Armed Forces commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he cannot say definitively that Russia’s war against Ukraine is nearing a turning point.

26 June, 05:44 PM

Syrskyi teases future drone attacks in video honoring Moscow refinery raid

AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi published a video online on June 24 showing a soldier involved in the strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery with the caption “to be continued”, hinting at further similar operations.

24 June, 02:03 PM

Ukraine launches major reform of sergeant corps under new military plan

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has approved a comprehensive plan aimed at restoring, strengthening and further developing Ukraine's non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps through the end of 2027, he announced on June 18.

18 June, 01:08 PM

Defense procurement feud exposes rift between Fedorov and Syrskyi teams

Experts and politicians familiar with the defense sector told NV that the Defense Ministry’s push for faster decisions and less bureaucracy has collided with the slower pace of the General Staff, one of several disagreements between the two institutions.

17 June, 06:18 PM

Ukraine marks first Unmanned Systems Forces Day

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated service members on the first-ever Unmanned Systems Forces Day, celebrated on June 11 following the introduction of the new military holiday by presidential decree.

11 June, 10:12 AM

Syrskyi backs 2030 plan to build Ukraine’s missile and artillery forces

Ukraine has approved a plan to develop its missile forces and artillery through 2030 by modernizing weapons, developing domestic missiles and strengthening artillery reconnaissance, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Telegram on June 9.

9 June, 04:47 PM

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

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