Oleksandr Syrskyi

Ukrainian forces trap Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast, reclaim territory

Several Russian units have been surrounded in the Dobropillya sector of Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Telegram on Sept. 29 following a visit to the frontline units.

29 September 2025, 10:38 AM

Ukrainian forces liberated 168.8 sq km in Dobropillia counteroffensive – Zelenskyy

As of the morning of Sept. 26, Ukraine’s Defense Forces had liberated 168.8 square kilometers and cleared another 187.7 square kilometers of Russian sabotage groups during the Dobropillia counteroffensive, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a military briefing on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 06:55 PM

Syrskyi explains creation of Assault Troops to boost Ukraine’s offensive potential

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said creating assault units is necessary to boost the army’s offensive potential and adapt to modern wartime challenges, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 03:55 PM

Syrskyi: Russian forces trapped near Pokrovsk as Ukraine liberates 360 sq km

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russian forces have fallen into a trap in the Pokrovsk sector, while about 360 square kilometers in the Dobropillia sector have been liberated and cleared of enemy units, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 03:50 PM

‘Process under way’: Syrskyi says Air Force creating new branch to fight Russian Shaheds

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said the Air Force is creating a new branch of forces — unmanned air‑defense systems — to battle Russian Shahed drones, Interfax‑Ukraine reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 03:05 PM

‘Russia’s spring and summer offensives have failed’: Syrskyi details Ukrainian gains near Dobropillia

Ukraine’s defense forces achieved success on the Dobropillia axis thanks to reinforcements from newly formed brigades, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a briefing with reporters, according to Suspilne on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 02:38 PM

Russian forces lack strength for decisive campaign in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast - Syrskyi

Russian forces abandoned their Novopavlivka push after Ukrainian gains near Dobropillia, with redeployed marine units stalled in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, Interfax reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 01:18 PM

Ukrainian military: Russia regrouping for new assault on Zaporizhzhya front

Russian forces are attempting to seize the villages of Kamyanske and Plavni in an effort to reach the outskirts of Zaporizhzhya, but Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions and repelling attacks, Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn said on national television on Sept. 18.

18 September 2025, 12:54 PM

Poland launches major drills near Belarus border

Large-scale tank and air force exercises codenamed Iron Gate began at the Orzysz military training ground about 100 kilometers from the Suwałki Gap, Polish outlet TVP Info reported on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 03:56 PM

Russia loses 305k+ troops in 2025 alone — video

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated more than 300,000 Russian troops in 2025, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Sept. 16.

17 September 2025, 07:54 AM

‘No need to spread betrayal talk’: Why Syrskyi dismissed two corps commanders – and why that’s a good sign, Hetman says

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has dismissed the commanders of two army corps — the head of the 17th Corps, Volodymyr Silenko, and the head of the 20th Corps, Maksym Kituhin — NV’s sister publication Ukrainska Pravda reported. Retired major and Russian-Ukrainian war veteran Oleksii Hetman explained the reasons behind the reshuffle during a broadcast on Radio NV.

16 September 2025, 12:13 PM

Syrskyi dismisses two corps commanders

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has relieved the commanders of the 17th and 20th corps, Volodymyr Silenko and Maksym Kituhin, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Sept. 15.

15 September 2025, 11:41 PM

Ukrainian troops and Azov clear Pankivka of Russian invaders in Dobropillia sector, Donetsk Oblast

Troops of the Azov 1st National Guard Corps, working with Ukrainian Armed Forces, cleared the village of Pankivka and nearby areas of Russian invaders in the Dobropillia sector of Donetsk Oblast, Azov said on Sept. 15.

15 September 2025, 01:48 PM

Amid Russian drones in NATO states, Zapad-2025 drills focus on UAVs – Lithuania

The active phase of this year’s joint Russian-Belarusian Zapad drills is placing significant focus on drone use, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said, LRT reported on Sept. 15.

15 September 2025, 12:56 PM

Russia shifts marines to Dobropillia sector in Donbas

The Russian military has redeployed marine infantry units to the Dobropillia sector to press ahead with offensive actions, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced during a working trip to the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 05:21 PM

Russia copies Ukraine’s drone-interceptor advances – Syrskyi

The Russian military is replicating Ukraine’s successful technological solutions, particularly in the field of drone interceptors, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a monthly briefing on the development of unmanned systems on Sept. 11.

11 September 2025, 10:54 AM

Ukraine hits 60 targets deep inside Russia in August — AFU Commander-in-Chief

Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck 60 targets within Russian territory using long-range precision weapons in August alone, AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Sept. 8.

8 September 2025, 12:12 PM

Russia’s military power outweighs Ukraine’s on key fronts – Syrskyi

Russia’s army currently has a threefold advantage in forces and equipment, and on key fronts can outnumber Ukraine by four to six times, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Sept. 8.

8 September 2025, 11:56 AM

Ukrainian military academies top national list in university applications — Syrskyi

Military institutions in Ukraine have become the top choice among all universities in terms of the number of admission applications submitted this year, AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote on Sept. 1.

1 September 2025, 11:26 AM

Russia loses 290,000 troops in Ukraine war in 2025, Syrskyi says

Since the start of 2025, the Russian army has lost over 290,000 soldiers killed or severely wounded across the entire front line, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Aug. 31.

31 August 2025, 03:07 PM

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