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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights progress and challenges in troop mobilization training
In a Facebook post, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has highlighted significant strides in the training of mobilized troops, citing "positive changes" in their preparation following a recent meeting. While there is noticeable progress, Syrskyi acknowledged ongoing concerns regarding the psychological readiness of the recruits and revealed plans to intensify efforts in this domain.
In his statement, General Syrskyi detailed the shift to an extended …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi visits 155th Brigade near Pokrovsk to address deployment challenges
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Anne of Kyiv in the Pokrovsk area. The visit was aimed at addressing challenges and learning from past deployment issues in Ukraine, Syrskyi reported on Facebook.
During the visit, Syrskyi listened to brigade commanders to evaluate combat operations and resolve pressing issues, particularly focusing on the 155th Brigade’s ongoing development in combat capabilities. Challenges from its …
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Unprecedented casualties: Ukrainian Commander reports record losses for Russian forces in Donetsk region
According to the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in just one year, Russian armed forces have suffered 427,000 casualties, both killed and wounded. Recent reports from the Donetsk region highlight that Russian forces are experiencing record-breaking losses, with approximately 1,700 soldiers perishing each day, according to Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi. The Russian troops continue relentless assaults, resulting in devastating losses. Over the past week, the Russians …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights crucial role of Kursk offensive
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has underlined the significance of the operation in Russia's Kursk region, arguing that it's essential to target the Russians on their own territory.
According to Syrskyi, the operation in this Russian region should not be underestimated as it helps contain the adversary on other fronts. Without this offensive, he suggests, the situation in the Donbas could be considerably more dire.
During his visit to Ukrainian units …
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Syrskyi: Ukrainian Forces are holding back the most powerful Russian offensives since the start of the war
Ukrainian Forces are currently holding back one of the most intense Russian offensives since the start of the war, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting with a delegation from the Czech Armed Forces. He conveyed that the situation along the front lines remains challenging.
In discussions with the Czech Republic Armed Forces delegation, led by Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, Ukraine's military chief highlighted …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi reveals devastating Russian personnel and equipment losses in Kursk region
In a striking revelation, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported that since August 8, Russian troops have encountered severe setbacks on this battlefield, with a reported 17,819 personnel lost.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, during a BRICS summit, claimed Russian forces had encircled Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. Countering these assertions, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that “ this statement is misleading and does not portray the actual …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi lauds defensive successes amid Russian pressure on Pokrovsk
General Oleksandr Syrskyi assured efforts are in full swing to fortify Ukrainian defenses in Pokrovsk, as Russian forces remain static in their recent attempts to advance in the area. In an exclusive interview with Amanpour, Syrskyi emphasized the resilience of Ukrainian troops. " Over the past six days, the enemy has not advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsk direction. So our strategy is working. Of course, the enemy has concentrated the most trained of its units in the Pokrovsk sector. But …
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Estonian Intelligence: Ukrainian Forces have successfully slowed Russian advance in Pokrovsk
Colonel Ants Kiviselg, the head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center, stated that Russia has not made significant progress on the battlefield in Ukraine in recent days, ERR reports.
"If there were 140-160 shelling incidents daily in July and August, now, in early September, their number reaches 190, indicating that the Russian Federation still exerts significant pressure on Ukraine's defense on the front lines," the intelligence chief noted.
According to him, the Russian Armed …
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Kyiv: Ukrainian Forces control 1000 square kilometers of Russian territory
On the seventh day of military operations in Russia's Kursk region, Ukrainian authorities have spoken out about the ongoing offensive. The Ukrainian Army now controls about 1000 square kilometers of Russian territory, said Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting chaired by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, August 12. A video of Syrskyi's report was posted on President Zelensky’s Telegram channel.
According to Syrskyi, Ukrainian forces …
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Syrskyi: Ukraine faces critical shortage of anti-drone weapons
Ukraine's forces are grappling with a shortage of anti-aircraft missiles crucial for countering Russian reconnaissance drones such as the Zala and “Orlan-10,” revealed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. As missile supplies dwindle, troops have had to resort to alternative measures.
Russian reconnaissance drones, capable of penetrating up to 100-150 kilometers into Ukrainian territory, pose a significant challenge, especially given the current scarcity of anti-aircraft munitions specifically …