Oleksandr Syrskyi
Prepared for the meeting in Saudi Arabia: Zelenskyy held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, discussed the situation at the front and preparations for the meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia. He also heard reports from the commanders of the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
156 combat clashes in a day: Ukrainian Armed Forces restrain the enemy's offensive in several directions
During the day of March 20, 156 combat clashes took place. The greatest activity of the occupiers is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 51 offensive actions.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have adopted the "Lyut" robotic complex: what it can do
The Ukrainian ground robotic complex "Lyut" has been codified and approved for operation. It conducts surveillance, has a 7.62 machine gun, and detects targets day and night.
Zelenskyy defined tasks for the new head of the General Staff: to speed up with army corps and audit the needs of brigades
At a meeting with the Minister of Defense and the new Chief of the General Staff, Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front and defined priorities. The main task is to accelerate the formation of the corps system in the Armed Forces.
"Azov" warriors devastatingly liquidated the positions of the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction: video of the "Earthquake" operation
Fighters of the 6th battalion of the 12th "Azov" brigade conducted a successful "Earthquake" operation, blowing up the positions of the Russians near Pokrovsk. The task was completed without losses, the soldiers returned from the operation.
Umerov denied the encirclement of Ukrainian units in the Kursk region
Defense Minister Umerov stated that Ukrainian troops had withdrawn to more advantageous positions and that no unit was surrounded. He called the claims Russian propaganda.
Combat experience in planning operations, building a corps system: Zelenskyy announced the tasks of the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Zelenskyy appointed Andriy Hnatov as the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The main task is the active application of combat experience and the development of the corps system.
The enemy's total losses in manpower since the beginning of the year have exceeded 100,000 people - Syrskyi
According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the total losses of Russian troops in the war against Ukraine since the beginning of 2025 have exceeded 100,000 people. The Defense Forces continue to destroy the enemy.
Syrskyi reported to Zelenskyi: situation in Pokrovsk direction stabilized, and operation in the Kursk region is ongoing, there is no encirclement
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Pokrovskyi direction, the continuation of the operation in the Kursk region, and the Russian Federation's plans for the Sumy region. "Long Neptune" has successfully passed the tests.
Syrskyi visited the defense line in Kharkiv region: the enemy does not stop trying to storm
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine worked in the defense zone of the "Khartia" brigade, where he discussed the stability of the defense. He emphasized that the enemy is blocked in the Vovchansk area.
Russian army has almost completely destroyed Sudzha - Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation
The Russian army has almost completely destroyed the city of Sumy with airstrikes; the city and its surroundings are devastated.
Ukrainian military continues to conduct operations in Kursk region - General Staff
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue the operation in the Kursk region, repelling five enemy attacks. Fighting continues, the enemy launched air strikes and carried out 239 artillery shelling.
Trying to play at raising the stakes before the US: the National Security and Defense Council reacted to Putin's "visit" to the Kursk region
For Putin, the Kursk region is a personal humiliation, so he will try to play at raising the stakes before the US on the eve of the conversation. Ukrainian troops continue to carry out tasks in the Kursk region.
The defense in the Kursk region will last as long as it is expedient and necessary - Syrskyi
Fighting continues in the Kursk region, the Russians are trying to break through the defense and transfer the war to Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The losses of the Russian Federation amounted to more than 54.9 thousand people and 2.1 thousand pieces of equipment.
The commander of OC "North", Dmytro Krasylnykov, was dismissed from his post: what is known
Dmytro Krasylnykov was dismissed from the post of commander of the Operational Command "North". The dismissal order was signed on March 7, the reasons are unknown.
Syrskyi denied the threat of encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and spoke about Russian losses in Kursk
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that the situation at the border with the Kursk region is under control. The enemy, reinforced by North Korean infantry, is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment.
Syrskyi revealed the criteria for appointing new commanders of army corps
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the priority for young officers with combat experience in the appointment of corps commanders. The formation of corps management and the reorganization of the army were discussed at the meeting.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine increased the effectiveness of drones by 22% - Syrskyi revealed new data
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported an increase in the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone strikes in February compared to January. Syrskyi also spoke about the development of unmanned systems and the implementation of new technologies.
Armed Forces of Ukraine have over 70,000 women, five of whom have been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine - Syrskyi
Over 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, nearly 20,000 of them in combat positions. Five female soldiers have been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine, three of whom were awarded posthumously.
An enemy attack on a training ground in the Dnipro region: Syrskyi says who was suspended
The head of the training center and the commander of the military unit are suspended for the duration of the investigation into the attack on the training ground. The attack by an Iskander-M missile resulted in the deaths and injuries of servicemen.
88 combat engagements at the front: where the occupiers attack most and what they use
Over the last day, 88 combat engagements took place along the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 35 attacks. The enemy is actively using aviation and guided bombs against populated areas.
Russians intensified their activity in the Novopavlivka sector: Syrsky reports on regrouping of troops
Russian troops intensified their offensive in the Novopavlivka sector, attempting to capture three settlements. The Ukrainian Armed Forces took measures to deter the enemy and regrouped their troops.
Zelensky: Ukrainian Armed Forces are “almost used to” Kursk region
President Zelensky listened to a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian military has been successfully holding a buffer zone on the aggressor's territory for almost seven months.
Syrsky: we are already 1750 km deep into Russian territory
Ukraine's unmanned systems forces conducted about 130 operations in 2024, hitting 377 Russian targets. The Ukrainian army has received more than 1.3 million drones and has a range of up to 1700 km.
Situation with supply in the Defense Forces remains difficult - Syrskyi
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the situation with army supplies is difficult and that he expects new arms supplies. Ukraine is increasing its own production and has created the world's first unmanned systems force.
Russia seeks to push Ukrainian Armed Forces units beyond eastern and southern regions - Syrsky
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that Russia is seeking to push Ukrainian forces beyond the eastern and southern regions. The enemy's ultimate goal remains the capture of all of Ukraine.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine held important talks with the head of the Bundeswehr
Oleksandr Syrsky met with Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss military cooperation. The parties discussed the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for weapons and maintenance of German equipment at the front.
Ukrainian government fully supports Kellogg's mission and offers mutually beneficial cooperation with Washington - Shmyhal
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a constructive meeting with Keith Kellogg, the US President's representative. They discussed issues of a just peace, security guarantees and joint development of defense production.
Zelenskyy met with Trump's special envoy: press conference canceled
The President of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg, but the details of the negotiations are not disclosed. Earlier, the US special envoy held meetings with the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Office of the President.
Kellogg met with Syrsky and intelligence chiefs. Meeting with Zelenskyy scheduled for February 20
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has met with the leadership of the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies in Kyiv. Tomorrow, February 20, he will meet with President Zelensky.