Ukrainian army retook 115 positions in April, Syrskyi says
Syrskyi said the successes underscored the need to further expand drone operations.
Oleksandr Syrskyi
Ukraine destroys 83,000 Russian targets using drones in April, Syrskyi says, up 8% on March
"In April, units of unmanned systems of the Ukrainian Defense Forces achieved decent results in destroying the enemy," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote.
Russia intensifies push in Kursk, Sumy border areas as Ukraine holds line, Syrskyi says
"Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast in areas near the state border, as well as on the territory of the Russian Federation," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote.
Ukrainian forces liberate 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says
The recently recaptured territory by Ukrainian troops includes areas near the settlements of Udachne, Kotlyne, and Shevchenko, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Ukrainian long-range strikes cut Russia's shell fire rate by nearly half, Syrskyi says
Russian soldiers used to fire around 40,000 rounds of ammunition daily, but a series of long-range attacks reduced this number to around 23,000, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says
U.S. military assistance to Kyiv has decreased, with European countries now providing the main portion of aid, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet published on April 9.
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, Syrskyi claims
"A few days ago, our successful operations destroyed a Tu-22M3 bomber plane. Just as it landed, it was hit by our drone," Syrskyi said in the interview when discussing the impact of Ukraine's long-range drone strikes.
Russian offensive operations reportedly intensify across Ukraine's front line
Combat data analyzed by CNN confirms a surge in Russian activity across the front line over the past two weeks.
Russia has capacity to mobilize 5 million trained troops, Syrskyi says
Russia has increased its force in Ukraine "fivefold since the beginning of the aggression," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, putting the number of Russian troops currently deployed in the country at 623,000.
Russia's spring offensive has 'effectively already begun,' Syrskyi says
For nearly a week, Russian offensive operations have almost doubled in all main sectors, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March using drones, Ukraine's commander says
The number of affected Russian targets is 10% higher than in February, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Russia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine's main tasks are holding defensive lines and stabilizing threats, which have been partially achieved, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction.
NYT: 2023 southern counteroffensive was undermined by Syrskyi's desire to take back Bakhmut
Bakhmut fell to Russian forces in late spring 2023. It would go on to be described as one of the bloodiest battles of the full-scale war.
As Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance, ‘Soviet’ command culture damages war effort
Editor's note: This article has been updated to include the official response to the Kyiv Independent from Ukraine's General Staff, which came a few days after initial publication. Last February, a Ukrainian company commander going by his callsign Veter was ordered to send his people to reinforce another unit’s
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia's Kursk Oblast
Without confirming the withdrawal with a statement, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces posted the latest battlefield maps on social media, which showed a complete retreat from Sudzha.
Ukraine says it's ready to fight in Kursk Oblast 'as long as necessary,' as Russia claims to retake over 86% of seized territories
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed ongoing battles in the suburbs of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast and the surrounding areas.
No threat of encirclement for Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Russian forces have made a breakthrough south of the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast, potentially threatening to cut off some of the Ukrainian positions in the Russian region.
Ukrainian drones mark 22% increase in Russian target destruction in February, Syrskyi says
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi noted that first-person-view (FPV) drones and multi-rotor bombers remain the most effective tools.
Russia's advance slows down in critical areas after Ukraine regrouped, Syrskyi says
Russian troops are actively pushing on the Novopavlivka sector in eastern Donetsk Oblast, trying to break through Ukraine's defense and capture three settlements, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Kellogg meets Sybiha, Syrskyi, Yermak during Kyiv visit
Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, met with top Ukrainian military and government officials as part of his visit to the country that began on Feb. 19.
Ukraine’s army is reforming its structure. Will it help the fight against Russia?
As Ukraine nears the fourth year of full-scale war with Russia, it is launching a major army reform aimed at improving its efficiency and organization on the battlefield. "We need the corps system," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 3, adding: "Today we discussed approaches to the appointment of corps
Syrskyi marks first year in office by highlighting key achievements, including strikes on 377 military targets in Russia
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi highlighted key military achievements during his first year in office, including long-range strikes, technological advancements, and NATO-standard training, in a Facebook post on Feb. 8.
Russia to recruit 210,000 personnel for drone forces by 2030, Syrskyi says
According to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, 66% of Russian equipment destroyed in January resulted from various types of Ukrainian attack drones.
Kursk operation, long-range strikes in Russia — Syrskyi outlines Ukraine's priorities
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi outlined Ukraine's key priorities, including holding defensive lines, preventing Russian advances, and enhancing the use of unmanned systems.
Syrskyi condemns recent violence against draft officers, calls for investigation
"In a short time, unfortunately, three shameful acts of violence occurred in different regions, in which servicemen were injured," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
15,000 Russian troops 'neutralized' in Pokrovsk direction in January alone, Syrskyi says
In a post that included a video of combat footage, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said the area "remains one of the hottest" on the front.
Transfer of Ukrainian Air Force personnel to infantry continues despite scandal
The Ukrainian military command's plan to throw high-skilled Air Force personnel into the infantry was said to be halted when the practice gained nationwide attention, followed by a condemnation from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Soldiers, who spoke to the Kyiv Independent on conditions of anonymity, say, however, that nothing has changed,
Syrskyi sees 'gradual' improvement in scandal-hit French-trained brigade's capabilities
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi observed on Jan. 23 that the French-trained 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade is "gradually acquiring certain combat capabilities" after reports of poor command and training.
Ukraine war latest: Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
Key developments on Jan. 20: * Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions * Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says * Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says * 'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North
Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says
Reports last week indicated that since 2024, thousands of Air Force soldiers have been transferred to the Ground Forces.
150,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says
Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Jan. 19 interview with the Ukrainian news outlet TSN.
Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
"For several months now, the artillery ammunition expenditure rates in the Russian army have practically halved. If previously the figure reached up to 40,000 rounds per day, it is now significantly lower," Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi said on Jan. 19.
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