Oleksandr Syrskyi

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

Syrskyi tells NATO commander of Russian losses, Ukraine’s needs

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he held a phone call with NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. forces commander in Europe, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich on Apr. 5.

5 April, 03:23 PM

Russian invaders nearly pushed out of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Ukraine’s Defense Forces achieved gains in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi opted not to divert resources to retake positions near Huliaipole, a unit commander told Ukrainska Pravda on Apr. 2.

2 April, 03:39 PM

Russia shifts Shahed tactics as Ukraine races to blunt new wave of mass drone attacks

Russia is changing its tactics in mass attacks on Ukraine, but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are developing new ways to counter Russian drones, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 30 after a working meeting on countering Russian drones.

30 March, 12:58 PM

Syrskyi says Russian assaults were stopped on multiple front-line sectors

Russian offensive actions have been halted on several fronts, while fierce fighting continues in other sectors and has forced Russian troops to regroup, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 23.

23 March, 02:51 PM

Ukrainian defenders repel mass Russian offensive attempt

The Russian army lost over 6,090 service members killed and wounded over four days, from March 17 to 20, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on March 23.

23 March, 01:48 PM

Russia planning to conscript 409,000 troops in 2026

Russia plans to recruit another 409,000 troops in 2026 as it continues preparing for further aggression against Ukraine, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 19.

19 March, 11:58 AM

Russia lost nearly 100,000 troops – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has lost nearly 100,000 troops on the battlefield over the past three months, adding in an interview with The New York Post that Moscow mobilizes 40,000 to 45,000 people each month.

17 March, 02:56 PM

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