President Zelenskyy meets with Defense Minister Umerov to discuss new defense packages for Ukraine. They discussed strengthening positions in the Pokrovske direction, where the main attacks by Russian troops are concentrated.
Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, spoke about russia's problems with recruiting new contract soldiers. This will have an impact on the situation at the front, despite attempts to replenish losses.
Dmytro Lykhoviy, a spokesman for the Tavria unit, said there are no signs of an offensive group of Russians forming in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are ready to fight back in case of an offensive.
A spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy said that the occupied Crimea is in a vulnerable position and could become an island. Families of Russian military and special services are already leaving the peninsula, and Ukraine has a plan to return it.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are engaged in defensive battles in the Pokrovsk sector, particularly near Prohres and Ivanivka. The situation is difficult, but the military is working to drive Russian troops out of Prohres.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians abroad to join the defense of the country. He emphasized the importance of mobilization to create the necessary reserves and form brigades.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukraine has a realistic plan to return the occupied Crimea. He emphasized that Kyiv seeks to achieve the internationally recognized borders of 1991.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on military logistics facilities in Russia. Drones also sank a third of the Russian Black Sea fleet.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that Russian troops have not made significant progress at the front. He called their local successes only tactical.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky declared his readiness to repel a possible Russian offensive in the south of Zaporizhzhya region. He emphasized the role of brave Ukrainian soldiers in deterring the enemy.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported an increase in Russian forces in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. According to him, Russia has an advantage in equipment, in particular, the number of tanks has doubled and artillery has tripled.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the losses of the Russian army are three times higher than those of the Ukrainians. He emphasized the importance of saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in contrast to the tactics of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that the F-16s would strengthen Ukraine's air defense, but would have limitations. The fighter jets must be located more than 40 kilometers from the front line because of the risk of being shot down by Russian forces.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi inspected the combat training of reserve units in the east. He emphasized the importance of quality training to save the lives of soldiers and thanked the instructors for their dedicated work.
MP Fedir Venislavskyi filed a complaint against MP Mariana Bezuhla for disclosing information in the field of security and defense at a closed meeting of a parliamentary committee.
The Ukrainian military struck and destroyed an enemy S-300 air defense system, including radar stations and launchers, in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.
President Zelenskyy met with the military leadership to discuss manning, rotation of brigades, weapons, and the situation on the main front lines.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, dismissing and appointing several officials, including the former head of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the former commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelensky stated that he does not want to compare Commander-in-Chiefs Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi, treating each with due respect as they do their jobs in their respective positions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke about the successful testing of the integrated use of ground and airborne robotic and unmanned systems in real combat, emphasizing the priority of introducing innovative combat unmanned and robotic platforms in the troops as soon as possible.
At the NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine received commitments from partner countries to provide lethal weapons systems, modern air defense systems, and stable and uninterrupted supplies of missiles and ammunition to support its security against Russian aggression.
Drones have become a priority for the Ukrainian army along with artillery due to their successful use at the front, prompting an increase in experience with all types of unmanned systems to stay technologically ahead of the enemy.
President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers devoted to drones, electronic warfare, production, financing and supply, where key decisions were made on long-range drones and operations at the front.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the situation with army personnel is much better now than in the previous 3 months, but emphasizes the need for more equipment and weapons packages.
Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front and new aid packages for Ukraine with the military leadership.
According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, the main problems at the front are manning units with motivated, well-trained personnel and providing them with modern electronic warfare and air defense equipment to effectively combat enemy unmanned aerial vehicles.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the situation at the front and urgent military needs with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces General Charles Brown, thanking him for his continued military support.
The main problematic issue for commanders is manning units with motivated, well-trained soldiers and providing them with modern electronic warfare and air defense equipment capable of effectively countering Russian UAVs.
The situation in the Pokrovsk sector remains difficult despite reinforcements, while in other areas the intensity of hostilities has decreased, but the active front line has increased, according to the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the National Police assault brigade "Lyuty" in Donetsk region, where he presented state and departmental awards to the soldiers for their courage and dedication.