Syrskyi stated that the Russian army's losses have exceeded replenishment for several months in a row
Kyiv • UNN
Oleksandr Syrskyi informed a NATO general about Russia's inability to compensate for losses. Ukraine needs more air defense and ammunition to protect its cities.
For several months now, the losses of the Russian army have exceeded the volume of replenishment received by its combat units. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced this during a phone conversation with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the US Armed Forces in Europe, General Alexis Grinkevich, writes UNN.
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According to Syrskyi, during the conversation, he informed his ally about the situation at the front, the activity of Russian troops in key areas, as well as the actions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces to destroy the enemy and liberate territories. He specifically emphasized that the Russian army is not able to compensate for its combat losses.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also spoke about Russia's strikes on civilians, settlements, and critical infrastructure. He noted that to deter the Russian offensive and strengthen the protection of cities, Ukraine needs further international military assistance, primarily air defense systems and ammunition for them.
Discussed Ukraine's needs under the PURL program
During the conversation, the parties also discussed Ukraine's priority needs within the framework of the PURL program, under which European countries and Canada pay for American military support.
Syrskyi thanked General Grinkevich, as well as NATO and the United States, for their continued support of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.