Inspection of Ukraine's 59th Brigade finds management issues, but no criminal charges laid
The 59th Brigade is deployed near Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast, a front-line town under heavy pressure by Russian forces.
Oleksandr Syrskyi
Russia outguns Ukraine but suffers 3 times higher losses, Syrskyi says
Moscow currently fields some 520,000 troops in Ukraine and plans to raise this number to 690,000 by the end of the year, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the Guardian published on July 24.
Russia pushing toward Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast despite heavy losses, Syrskyi says
"In fact, active hostilities of varying intensity are taking place along the entire frontline," Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Ukraine hits Russian S-300 system in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says
The radar station and launchers of the S-300 system were hit, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, sharing a video of the attack.
Syrskyi orders inspection of 59th Motorized Brigade after recent losses
The announcement came only a day after Azovstal defender and medic Kateryna Polishchuk, known under the nickname Ptashka ("bird"), called on Oleksandr Syrskyi and President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate the unit over the alleged misconduct of its commander, Bohdan Shevchuk.
Active Russia-Ukraine front line has expanded, Syrskyi says
The active Russia-Ukraine front line has recently expanded as intense fighting continues in the areas of Pokrovsk and Toretsk, Ukraine's Chief Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on July 2.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones target industrial facilities in 3 Russian regions
Key developments on June 17: * Ukrainian drones attack metallurgical plant, other facilities in 3 Russian regions, source says * Ukraine hits 15 Russian air defense systems in occupied Crimea over past 2 months, military says * Time will play in Ukraine's favor once F-16s and more Western aid arrive, Syrskyi says * Azov
Time will play in Ukraine's favor once F-16s and more Western aid arrive, Syrskyi says
With the gradual arrival of military aid, including the first batch of F-16 fighter jets, time will favor Ukraine, while Russia's chances of success will decrease, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 17.
Russia deploys assault units from 8 brigades in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors, Syrskyi says
Russia deployed the largest number of assault units from eight strike brigades in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors in Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 12.
Battlefield situation is difficult, but Ukraine 'has chance' to change it, Syrskyi says
Russia is continuing to push on the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Kupiansk, and Kharkiv sectors, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said after visiting the eastern front.
Updated: France to send instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers, Syrskyi says
France is planning to send instructors to Ukraine to train the military, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 27 after a video meeting with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
Ukraine war latest: Syrskyi says Russia is 'completely bogged down' in Vovchansk street fighting
Key updates on May 23: * Syrskyi: Russia 'completely bogged down' in Vovchansk street fighting, deploys reserves * Ukraine's military intelligence confirms drone attack on Russia's Tatarstan Republic * Russian attack on Kharkiv kills 7, injures 21 * Ukraine downs another Russian Su-25 fighter jet in second shootdown reported in one day * Norway announces
Syrskyi: Russia 'completely bogged down' in Vovchansk street fighting, deploys reserves
Russian troops are "completely bogged down" in street battles for the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, having suffered "very heavy losses," Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 23.
Syrskyi: Russia expanding attacks in Kharkiv Oblast, 'tough battles ahead'
Syrski's comments came a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists Russian troops were able to advance as far as 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep during their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, but the front in the region has been stabilized.
Ukraine war latest: Putin proposes firing Shoigu, appoints new defense minister
Key developments on May 11,12: * Putin proposes firing Shoigu, appointing new defense minister * Zelensky says Russian troops try to "gain a foothold" in Kharkiv Oblast; heavy fighting ongoing * Russia's breakthrough attempt halted, situation in several sectors' changing rapidly,' Syrskyi says * Russia attacks 106 infrastructure facilities in Ukraine in
Syrskyi: Russia's breakthrough attempt halted, situation in several sectors 'changing rapidly'
"The enemy has partial success in some areas, and in others, (Ukraine's) Defense Forces are pushing the enemy out and improving their tactical position," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 12.
Zelensky: Heavy fighting ongoing along front line, more troops will be sent to Kharkiv sector
Heavy fighting with Russian troops is ongoing along the entire front line, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 10 after listening to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi's report.
Syrskyi: Russia trying to break through defenses to reach Kurakhove, Pokrovsk
Russian troops are trying to break through Ukraine's defenses and reach the cities of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 6.
Syrskyi: Ukrainian forces retreat from 3 villages in Donetsk Oblast
The villages are in the Pokrovsk District in the western part of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, which remains one of the hottest sectors of the front line as Russia continues its offensive.
Zelensky: Russia will attempt to seize Chasiv Yar by Victory Day
Russia will attempt to capture the town of Chasiv Yar, just west of the Russian-occupied Bakhmut, by May 9, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with NBC News published April 21.
Danish commander-in-chief meets Syrskyi, Umerov to discuss further assistance for Ukraine
Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Armed Forces Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard visited Kyiv and met his counterpart Oleksandr Syrskyi and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on April 20, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine war latest: Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by 'Victory Day' on May 9, Syrskyi says
Key developments on April 13-14: * Syrskyi: Russia set a goal to capture Chasiv Yar by 'Victory Day' on May 9 * Syrskyi: 'Situation on eastern front has significantly deteriorated in recent days' * Germany to send additional Patriot air defense system, missiles to Ukraine * Russia claims 10 Ukrainian drones downed in Krasnodar
Syrskyi: Russia set a goal to capture Chasiv Yar till 'Victory Day' on May 9
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi's statement comes after his warning that the situation on Ukraine's eastern front "significantly deteriorated in recent days" as Russia has intensified its offensives in the east since last month's presidential election.
Syrskyi: 'Situation on eastern front has significantly deteriorated in recent days'
Ukraine is working to stabilize the situation and "strengthen the most problematic defense areas with electronic warfare and air defense," said Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Syrskyi: Chasiv Yar remains under Ukraine's control, heavy battles east of city
Fierce battles are taking place east of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast as Russian forces are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 6.
SBU: Russian information operations seek to discredit Ukraine's top officials, military
Russian intelligence services have launched a "huge number" of disinformation and psychological operations against Ukraine's top government and military officials, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) cybersecurity chief Illia Vitiuk said in an interview with Ukrinform published on April 4.
Ukraine war latest: Russian assault on Kharkiv can't be ruled out, chief commander says
Key developments on March 29: * Russian assault on Kharkiv can't be ruled out, chief commander says * Syrskyi: 500,000 mobilization figure 'significantly reduced' * Zelensky: Russia targets Kaniv, Dnister hydroelectric power plants overnight * Romania says it found possible drone fragments on its territory following Russian attack on Ukraine * Defense committee considers
Russian attack on Kharkiv cannot be ruled out, commander-in-chief says
Any attempt by the Russian army to take the city of Kharkiv would be “fatal” for Moscow’s forces, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 29.
Syrskyi: 500,000 mobilization figure ‘significantly reduced’
The number of people who need to be mobilized has been “significantly reduced” from the initially proposed 500,000, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief said on March 29.
Syrskyi: Ukraine's forces 'stabilize situation' in the east
The Ukrainian forces managed to "stabilize the situation" in the country's east, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 21.
Syrskyi calls unmanned systems 'priority,' seeks solutions for advantage over Russia
"The most important task that technology and innovation must fulfill is to save the lives of our soldiers," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Syrskyi: Ukraine begins rotation of troops who have been fighting ‘for a long time’
Ukraine has begun rotating troops who have been serving at the front “for a long time” despite the increasingly difficult situation faced by the country’s Armed Forces, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 14.
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