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Ukraine's military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a new offensive to capture Kyiv. This warning suggests a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, conducted a working visit to the active combat zone in the Oleksandrivka sector.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has approved plans to enhance the military's capabilities by developing long-range missiles and strengthening artillery units to counter Russia in the medium to long term.
Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, ordered increased supplies for troops in the country's south, where Russia has reportedly concentrated over 140,000 soldiers in the hottest combat zones.
Norwegian Army Commander General Eirik Kristoffersen, accompanied by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited Ukrainian troops in a front-line zone in southern Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held discussions with the UK Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, regarding the current frontline situation.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army has intensified operations across nearly the entire front line and is regrouping forces, concentrating approximately 106,000 troops in the Pokrovsk direction.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported a decrease in severe injuries and amputations among Ukrainian soldiers during April.
Ukraine's top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered a mandatory two-month limit for troops serving on frontline positions to address a critical issue of reduced troop numbers in the fifth year of the war with Moscow.
The commander of the Latvian National Armed Forces, Kaspars Pudāns, met with Ukrainian army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to discuss military cooperation and the establishment of a joint milita
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has visited frontline positions on the Pokrovsk front. He tasked units with reinforcing the area, where Russian forces are exerting the heaviest pressure.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reports that Russia intends to expand its unmanned systems forces to 165,000 personnel by the end of 2026, while also noting Ukraine's success in inflicting casualties on Russian troops using its own drone units.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has outlined the ongoing second phase of the military's organizational reform, focusing on restructuring its command structure.
During his visit to Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces Michael Claesson awarded Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi the Swedish Armed…
Ukrainian troops have retaken nine settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region since the end of January and are pressing ahead with a counterattack along the southeastern front line, the Ukrainian general staff said on Monday. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that over the last month, for the first time since summer 2024, Ukrainian troops have regained control over more territory than Russian forces had been able to capture. Reports of Ukrainian advances in the Zaporizhzhia region started
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces have liberated 400 km² of territory and eight settlements in the south since the end of January, despite a difficult situation and Russian pressure.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says Russia’s 2025 objectives have failed, the war continues across all domains and the front remains fluid.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi warned that Russia may be preparing an offensive into the Chernihiv region from the Bryansk region, stating that Ukrainian forces are preparing for such an attack. This comes as Russian strikes have already hit a wood-processing company and a petrol station in the Chernihiv Oblast.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with Lieutenant General Curtis Bazzard, commander of the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU), to discuss the current needs of the AFU.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has approved the Development Concept for the Rocket Forces and Artillery. This plan outlines key areas for enhancing the branch's capabilities through to 2030.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with the leadership and officers of the Naval Forces in Odesa. Discussions focused on the defense of southern regions and the production of maritime drones.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and General Eirik Kristoffersen, Commander-in-Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces, visited military units engaged in combat missions in southern Ukraine.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered the scaling up of efforts to preserve and process digital evidence of potential international humanitarian law violations by Russia on the battlefield.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has stated that approximately 106,000 Russian personnel are deployed on the Pokrovsk front, which he described as the most difficult section of the battlefield.
Ukrainian army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has ordered mandatory rotation for soldiers serving on the front line, requiring them to be replaced after a maximum of two months.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has signed an order implementing mandatory rotation for troops on the front lines. This directive aims to limit the duration military personnel spend in combat zones.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, held talks with the heads of NATO and EU military committees to discuss the urgent needs of Ukrainian forces.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has suspended the heads of the Odesa Regional and Peresyp District Territorial Recruitment Centers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with sergeants and soldiers of airborne assault and assault units to address their needs, challenges, frontline perspectives, and supply issues, including counter-drone measures.
Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated 480 square kilometers of territory along the Oleksandrivka axis, as confirmed by Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, General Michael Claesson, during which the parties discussed military aid to Ukraine and the situation on the front lines.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that during the past winter months, Ukraine inflicted significant losses on the enemy and recaptured more territory than Russia managed to conquer.
Despite difficulties on the battlefield, Ukraine’s armed forces succeeded in disrupting Russia’s large-scale offensive plans in 2025, including preventing the capture of the entire Donbas as well as territories in three regions, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, believes.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's supreme commander, is being lauded for his leadership and strategic prowess following the successful counteroffensive in Kharkiv, with discussions focusing on his war objectives.
Ukraine's military chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has assessed that the Ukrainian Defense Forces hold an advantage over Russia in the area of FPV drones. He outlined the extent of Ukraine's lead in this critical military technology.
Ukraine's military commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced that Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square kilometers of territory since January. He also stated that in May alone, Ukraine liberated 100 square kilometers more than it lost.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region, stating that new middle strike approaches are already being felt on the front lines, particularly in the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, informed the EU Military Committee that Ukrainian forces are transitioning to an asymmetric warfare strategy. He also provided an update on the front-line situation and the AFU's needs.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine Khartia near Kupiansk, where he discussed the front-line situation and ordered a focus on drones, logistics, and fortifications.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that while the training level in the Air Assault Forces is high, some problematic issues still persist.
The head of the Ukrainian army, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered that soldiers must be rotated off the front line after a maximum of two months, followed by a mandatory break.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has issued an order for a comprehensive review of logistical support for service members on the front line, to be completed by May 20.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the Pokrovsk sector to discuss the operational situation with commanders and decided to reinforce units, noting 688 Russian attacks since early April.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the Southern Operational Zone to coordinate further actions with unit commanders for an effective active defense.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, announced that Russian troop losses in Ukraine have surpassed the number of reinforcements arriving to combat units for several consecutive months.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has announced decisions to strengthen countermeasures against Russian attack UAVs, stating that the military is developing new effective ways and drawing conclusions from recent drone strikes.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that intelligence indicates Russia will increase the number of its drone forces starting April 1, a move he believes is in response to Russia losing initiative on certain front lines.
Ukraine has regained control of 400 square kilometres of territory, including eight settlements, along a section of the southern frontline since the end of January, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated in an interview with the Parisian newspaper Le Monde that Russian army losses have exceeded the number of those recruited.