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Oleksandr Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Oleksandr Stanislavovych Syrskyi was born on July 26, 1965, in the village of Novynky, Vladimir Oblast (RSFSR). He graduated from the Moscow Higher All-Arms Command School and the National Defense Academy of Ukraine, receiving a military education. He participated in battles in eastern Ukraine, in the defense of Kyiv, and in the counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast. Throughout his career, he held various command positions, including being the Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since February 8, 2024, he has been the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
2013
Was First Deputy Chief of the Main Command Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2014
Headed the staff of the anti-terrorist operation
2015
Awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, 3rd Class
2016
Received the military rank of Lieutenant General
2017
Was Commander of the Anti-Terrorist Operation in eastern Ukraine
2019
Appointed Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2020
Received the military rank of Colonel General
2022
Led the defense of Kyiv during the full-scale invasion
2022
Awarded the title Hero of Ukraine
2024
Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Syrskyi called non-combat deaths in the "Skelya" regiment a "shameful story"

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called the situation in the 425th regiment, where 25 soldiers died, shameful. He reported an investigation and the suspension of the regiment commander.

Society • June 30, 05:29 PM • 8856 views
Syrskyi approved the development plan for the NCO corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Syrskyi approved the development plan for the NCO corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2027. The reform will expand the powers of sergeants and change their training system.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:00 AM • 3658 views
Owner of 'Trukha' channels Lavrynenko detained by TCC military. Ministry of Defense assures no 'personal' instructions were givenPhotoVideo

In Lviv, the TCC detained the owner of 'Trukha' Telegram channels, Maksym Lavrynenko, to clarify his data. He claimed alleged pressure from Minister Fedorov, but the department denies this.

Politics • June 17, 07:42 PM • 3408 views
"We can have tough debates": Fedorov speaks on relationship with Syrskyi

Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported tough discussions with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding finances and resources. Despite the differences, they are working as a single team.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 08:22 PM • 5893 views
Nearly 200 military personnel are returning from AWOL via the "Army+" app - FedorovVideo

Nearly 200 reports for returning from AWOL have been submitted via "Army+", 51 of which have already been approved. This mechanism can be used until September 20, 2026.

Society • June 16, 05:49 PM • 4683 views
Syrskyi ordered the formation of new drone units on Ukraine's northern bordersPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ordered the formation of new drone units to protect the northern border. He also ordered the development of the non-commissioned officer corps and the strengthening of reserves.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 12:36 PM • 5175 views
Fedorov, Syrskyi, and Hnatov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces with commanders. The next stage involves changes in mobilization

Fedorov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces and new contracts with the military. The next stage of the reform will change the recruitment and mobilization system.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:24 PM • 5345 views
Syrskyi declared the need to seize the strategic initiative on the front

The Commander-in-Chief of the AFU discussed active defense and the strengthening of air defense with NATO General Buzzard. Syrskyi emphasized the importance of air superiority and technology.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 03:09 PM • 8114 views
Russian losses over the past day: over 1,300 occupiers and 2,164 drones destroyed

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,310 military personnel and 2,164 drones. Additionally, the AFU destroyed 88 artillery systems and 424 units of motor vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 04:47 AM • 4590 views
Zelenskyy announced 300,000 payments for the military and new service conditions, first bonuses "already in June"Video

Military personnel on the front lines will be paid an average of 300,000 hryvnias under new contracts. The Cabinet of Ministers will launch the updated payment mechanism as early as June.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 11:47 AM • 27923 views
Russian losses over the past day amounted to 1,300 troops and over 2,200 drones - General Staff

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,300 personnel and 2,218 drones. Additionally, 78 artillery systems and 8 ground robots were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 04:43 AM • 33923 views
AFU outpace Russia in FPV drone use by 1.5 times - SyrskyiPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the AFU reported Ukraine's 1. 5 to 1 advantage in FPV drones. He added that in May, drones struck 180,000 targets and destroyed 4,000 "Shaheds."

War in Ukraine • June 11, 11:45 AM • 3926 views
The plan for our Ukrainian long-range sanctions is being implemented with absolute precision – Zelenskyy

The President discussed the implementation of the plan for long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian Flamingo missiles hit a plant in Cheboksary and oil facilities.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 06:25 PM • 4030 views
Ukrainians' trust rating for Zelenskyy has risen, followed by Zaluzhnyi and Budanov - poll

A KIIS poll showed an increase in trust for Zelenskyy to 61%. The highest ratings are held by Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Kyrylo Budanov, and Robert Brovdi.

Society • June 10, 01:39 PM • 2925 views
Syrskyi approved the concept for the development of missile forces and artillery – what it entails

Syrskyi approved the concept for the development of missile forces until 2030. The plan provides for the creation of domestic missiles, which, combined with drones, will ensure a strike range of up to 2,000 kilometers.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 11:41 AM • 3000 views
Syrskyi coordinated further actions with "Azov", Air Assault Forces, and Unmanned Systems Forces on the front line in Donetsk region

Syrskyi visited units in the Donetsk region and coordinated actions with commanders. The enemy is suffering heavy losses despite superiority in manpower and equipment.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 09:25 AM • 3615 views
In May, the AFU liberated over 100 km² of territory and inflicted over a billion dollars in damages on the enemy - Syrskyi

In May, the AFU liberated over 100 square kilometers of territory. Strikes on Russia's rear infrastructure caused over $1 billion in damages to the enemy.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 09:21 AM • 4179 views
Syrskyi reveals the number of Russian troops on the southern front

Syrskyi reported 140,000 occupiers in the southern directions. The Commander-in-Chief made a decision on additional supplies of equipment and ammunition to the troops.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:00 AM • 24954 views
Eight military units lose the right to conduct independent basic military training - SyrskyiPhoto

Syrskyi has revoked the right of eight units to independently train recruits. The decision was made following quality inspections of training and conditions across 72 units.

Society • June 4, 01:08 PM • 3583 views
Russia plans to increase the share of jet-powered strike drones to 50% - Syrskyi

Russia plans to increase the share of jet-powered UAVs to 50%. Syrskyi discussed the modernization of interceptors and the scaling up of warhead production.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:57 AM • 4079 views
In May, Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed over 3.5 thousand Russian unmanned aerial vehicles – Syrskyi

In May, Ukrainian interceptors destroyed over 3. 5 thousand Russian drones. Syrskyi announced the creation of a fourth echelon of air defense to protect new regions.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:48 AM • 7933 views
Syrskyi ordered reinforcement of air defense in the south to protect the maritime corridor

Syrskyi inspected air defense in the south and ordered the reinforcement of seaport protection. He instructed the implementation of new technologies for intercepting enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 09:59 AM • 4269 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff. Discussed drones, 155mm shells, and strengthening air defense

Zelenskyy introduced direct funding for brigades and ordered an increase in shell supplies. The Staff also discussed strengthening air defense and anti-ballistic protection.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 03:59 PM • 3587 views
The presence of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas has been practically neutralized - SyrskyiPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the neutralization of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas. Ukraine is scaling up the production of naval drones to strengthen its defense.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 11:16 PM • 20772 views
The enemy does not abandon intentions to break beyond the Pokrovsk agglomeration - Syrskyi

Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region and assessed the enemy's actions. The Russians are attempting to break through the defenses of Pokrovsk using small infantry groups.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 12:52 PM • 4210 views
Zelenskyy approves new long-range operations against Russia

President Zelenskyy has approved new long-range operations to strike Russia's oil industry. Additionally, the SBU continues its measures against internal collaborators.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 06:24 PM • 8665 views
Russia is preparing additional mobilization of tens of thousands for the front - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy reported on Russia's plans to increase the occupation contingent by tens of thousands of people. Ukraine will share data on the new mobilization with partners.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 03:12 PM • 3595 views
Syrskyi showed the Chief of Defence of the Norwegian Armed Forces the work of the Defense Forces on the southern frontPhoto

Oleksandr Syrskyi and Eirik Kristoffersen visited units in the Southern Operational Zone. They discussed the AFU's needs for air defense, UAVs, and ammunition.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 07:50 AM • 4616 views
Defense Forces struck in the direction of the oil refinery in Yaroslavl - Zelenskyy

Defense Forces struck in the direction of oil refinery in Yaroslavl, 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Zelenskyy announced new long-range strikes in response to the shelling of cities.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:29 AM • 12489 views
General Staff updates RF losses: minus 880 soldiers and a heap of hardware

880 occupiers and 1,872 drones were eliminated over the past day. Total losses of Russian troops are 3.5 times higher than Ukrainian losses.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 04:44 AM • 3356 views