Oleksandr Syrskyi
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that after consultations with Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskyi, decisions regarding the army will be developed.
A group of people's deputies appealed to the president demanding the dismissal of General Syrskyi. They also propose introducing regular reporting by the military command to the parliament.
President Zelenskyy is considering dismissing the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, following protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov. The protests have escalated into a campaign against Syrskyi.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
Zelenskyy's decision not to reappoint Fedorov has outraged some military personnel and veterans. They fear the curtailment of technological reforms in the army.
President Zelenskyy stated that the parties did not find unity, and he will have to resolve the issue. He emphasized that without him, they do not sit down.
MP Zheleznyak reported that President Zelenskyy will propose Ihor Klymenko, who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for the post of Minister of Defense. Fedorov will not retain his post due to the failure of the TCC reform.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the control of rotations, where 72% were carried out in accordance with the order. At the same time, about two dozen soldiers remain on the front line without rotation for more than 200 days.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army loses over 400 soldiers for capturing 1 square kilometer in the Donetsk region. He emphasized active defense and striking Russian targets at a distance of up to 2,000 km.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Syrskyi visited units in the Donetsk region and coordinated actions with commanders. The enemy is suffering heavy losses despite superiority in manpower and equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.