Battlefield situation 'challenging' and 'trending towards escalation,' Syrskyi says
"We have numerous reports about the preparation of North Korean soldiers to participate in combat operations alongside Russian forces," Syrskyi said.
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Kursk incursion thwarted Russia's plans for 'buffer zone' in Sumy Oblast, Syrskyi says
Russian forces have suffered 7,905 soldiers killed, 12,220 injured, and 717 captured during almost three months of the Kursk incursion, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Nov. 6.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war
Key developments on Nov.2-3: * Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war, Syrskyi says * North Korean soldiers sent to Ukrainian border equipped with standard infantry weapons, military intelligence says * Locations of Ukrainian weapons systems revealed on Google Maps, official says * Russia launched around 900
Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war, Syrskyi says
"Active hostilities that continue in certain areas require constant renewal of the resources of Ukrainian units," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Russia has suffered 17,800 casualties since start of Kursk incursion, Syrskyi claims
A total of 6,662 Russian troops have been killed, 10,446 wounded, and 711 captured since Aug. 8, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Ukraine improving interceptor drones to counter Russia, Syrskyi says
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi called Ukraine the leader in the development of interceptor drones.
UK preparing suggestions to Ukraine's victory plan, Syrskyi says
Following a conversation with the U.K. counterpart, Tony Radakin, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that they discussed the possibility of hitting Russian military targets "in operational and strategic depth."
Russia has redeployed 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims
"We know about roughly 50,000 soldiers from other sectors who were transferred to the Kursk direction," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a documentary aired on national television.
Ukraine faces 'very challenging' situation on front lines, Zelensky says
Russia continues to press forward on its offensives across the eastern front, primarily on the Pokrovsk, Vuhledar, and Toretsk axes in Donetsk Oblast.
‘They attack with quantity:’ With Ukrainian soldiers desperately defending Pokrovsk
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only. POKROVSK DISTRICT, Donetsk Oblast – Marked by wide plumes of gray smoke on the horizon, the open fields stretching out southeast of the city of
Ukrainian military to launch new project in coming months to improve basic training, Syrskyi says
Ukraine is working to improve the quality of training for its military, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Sept. 15, and will roll out a new project in October-November.
Ukraine fires 2 times fewer shells than Russia, reducing gap, Syrskyi says
"In addition, of course, we use maneuvers with force, reserves, and fire. Thanks to the actions of our government, the president of Ukraine, the minister of defense, we managed to reduce the difference between the ammunition used by us and the enemy," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
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Ukraine's Kursk incursion prevented another Russian offensive, says Syrskyi
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, revealed that Russia had planned an offensive from the Kursk region before Ukrainian forces launched operations there.
Russian advance near Pokrovsk stalled in recent days, Syrskyi says
"Over the last six days, the enemy hasn’t advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsk direction. In other words, our strategy is working," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
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As Russian troops approach Pokrovsk, fear mounts over a possible loss of what had long been a key logistic hub tucked away in safety in Donetsk Oblast. The war has arrived in Pokrovsk, once home to 60,000 people, with the Russians estimated to be about eight kilometers away. Thousands
Undistracted by Kursk offensive, Russia cuts deeper toward Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast
As the world watched Ukraine’s stunning cross-border offensive into Kursk Oblast, celebrating an unexpected blow to Moscow, Russian forces advanced with alarming speed in Ukraine’s east. One month later, new front lines in the Russian border region formed in the wake of the Kursk incursion have begun to
Ukrainian forces advance 2 kilometers into Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian troops have pushed 2 kilometers (1.4 miles) deeper into Russia's Kursk Oblast, capturing 5 square kilometers (2 square miles) of territory, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Aug. 30.
Fighting near Pokrovsk 'exceptionally brutal,' Syrskyi says
"The enemy throws everything that can move and advance into the battle, trying to break through the defenses of our troops," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Russia redeploys 30,000 troops to Kursk Oblast amid Ukraine's incursion, Syrskyi says
One of the objectives of Ukraine's Kursk Oblast operation was to divert a significant number of Russian forces from other sectors, primarily from the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors in Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 27.
Ukraine captures new settlement in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says while visiting border
Ukraine captured another Russian settlement in Kursk Oblast, as well as Russian prisoners of war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 22 while visiting the border at Sumy Oblast.
Syrskyi reveals statistics: over 9,000 missiles and 14,000 drones fired by Russia since invasion began
On August 20, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, over 9,600 missiles and nearly 14,000 attack drones have been used against Ukraine.
Ukraine advances 28-35 km in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian forces have advanced 28-35 kilometers (18-21 miles) into Russia's Kursk Oblast and taken control of 93 settlements, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported at an event chaired by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 20.
Syrskyi considered several scenarios for Russia incursion, Economist reports
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was considering an attack against Russia's Bryansk Oblast as an alternative to the Kursk incursion, The Economist reported on Aug. 18, citing military sources.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces reportedly destroy another key bridge in Kursk Oblast, 'strengthen' positions
Key developments on Aug. 17-18: * Ukraine claims another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast * Syrskyi says Ukrainian forces 'strengthen' their positions in Kursk Oblast * Belarus moved third of its army to Ukraine border due to what Lukashenko claims was misunderstanding * German Foreign Ministry refutes claims that Berlin will not provide
Ukrainian forces 'strengthen' their positions in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian forces have "strengthened" their positions in Russia's Kursk Oblast as their operation in the Russian region continues, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 17.
Ukraine advances another 1-3 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
"In general, the situation is under control. All activities are being carried out according to the plan, the logistics system is working smoothly," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a report to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky confirms full capture of Russian town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed in his address on Aug. 15 that Ukrainian forces had captured the entire Russian town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast.
Ukraine forms military administration in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
"Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast advanced 35 kilometers deep and control 1,150 square kilometers," Syrskyi said.
Ukraine controls around 1,000 square km in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
This marks the first time both President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's military leadership confirmed Ukrainian soldiers' presence on Russian soil.
Syrskyi: Recent arrival of F-16s will mean 'more downed missiles and planes'
The recent delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine means there will be "more downed missiles and planes used by Russian criminals to attack Ukrainian cities," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 4.
Syrskyi: Russia suffers big losses but has 'minor gains' on eastern front
"During active hostilities, the tactical positions of the troops can change several times during the day. As of now, there have been no significant changes," Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 1.
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