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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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Mass demobilization is not in the interests of national security - Venislavskyi

A member of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee spoke about the impossibility of mass demobilization due to threats to national security. The rotation system for the military is also not fully implemented due to the escalation at the front.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 11:17 AM • 16829 views
The number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in Kursk region exceeds 3 thousand people - Zelenskyy

According to preliminary data, the number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region exceeds 3,000. The President warned of the risks of further increasing military aid from North Korea to Russia.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 03:42 PM • 42972 views
Commander of the 211th Brigade Poberezhnyuk is out on bail

Oleh Poberezhnyuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, was released on bail of UAH 908,000. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house and other abuses.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 12:12 PM • 19510 views
The commander of the 211th Brigade was sent to custody with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 908 thousand

The court has imposed a pre-trial restraint on the commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house instead of serving.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 01:07 PM • 16920 views
Small group assaults: new enemy tactics in the Pokrovsk sector

Russian troops have switched to assaults in small groups of 2-3 people instead of groups of 10-15 soldiers. The enemy is actively using fiber-optic FPV drones and Lancets.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 12:12 PM • 16000 views
Over the past few days, the Russian Federation has intensified its offensive in several districts simultaneously - Syrian

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the intensification of Russian offensive actions in several areas at once. The UK promised to significantly increase its support for Ukraine in 2025.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 07:40 AM • 16478 views
Syrsky: Russia has increased its military presence in Ukraine by 100 thousand soldiers

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced an increase in Russian troops in Ukraine by 100,000 in 2024. The situation remains tense along 1,130 kilometers of the front line.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 02:40 PM • 19832 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces are fighting on the frontline over 1170 km long - Syrskyi

Ukraine's defense forces are actively engaged in combat operations on the frontline, which is over 1170 kilometers long. The situation is most difficult at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, and Russia is engaging DPR army units in Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 04:49 PM • 23684 views
“There have been a number of appeals regarding the 211th Brigade, we are checking all the facts. I demand an urgent investigation” - Lubinets

Dmytro Lubinets responded to an appeal regarding the abuse of military personnel in the 211th Brigade. Criminal proceedings have been initiated, the commander has been notified of suspicion, and searches have been conducted.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:37 PM • 16623 views
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Resistance is growing in occupied Crimea - acting presidential envoy

Resistance to Ukraine's actions to liberate the peninsula is growing in occupied Crimea. Ukraine is considering a political and diplomatic way of de-occupation due to a lack of military capabilities.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:15 PM • 151911 views
Syrsky: Russia has been conducting intensive offensive operations in Kursk region for 3 days, actively using DPRK army units

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported intensive Russian offensives in the Kursk region involving North Korean units. DPRK mercenaries have already suffered significant losses.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:02 PM • 15828 views
Bullying in the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade: the Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense starts its work

The Main Inspectorate of the Defense Ministry will check the facts of bullying and extortion in the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade. Minister Umerov announced the establishment of the Military Ombudsman institution to protect the rights of servicemen.

Society • December 16, 02:07 PM • 20171 views
The Syrian sent a commission to verify information about the abuse of military personnel in the 211th pontoon-bridge brigade

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy sent a commission to verify information about abuse in the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade. The commander of the unit has been temporarily suspended from his duties.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 01:12 PM • 17169 views
Situation in Pokrovsk: Ukrainian Armed Forces deny rumors of subversive groups and fighting on the outskirts of the city

The spokesperson for the Khortytsia military unit denied the information about the presence of Russian subversive reconnaissance groups in Pokrovsk and fighting on the outskirts of the city. Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is losing up to 400 troops daily.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 11:59 AM • 18055 views
Russians are close to Pokrovsk and are constantly shelling the city - military

Russian troops are near Pokrovsk and are constantly shelling the city. The enemy uses small group tactics to probe the defense, but suffers significant losses.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 08:30 AM • 16100 views
About 400 people were killed and wounded: Syrskyi reveals daily losses of occupants in the Pokrovske direction

The Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief reported enemy losses of about 400 people daily in the Pokrovsk sector in December. Syrskyi noted that this area remains one of the most difficult.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 03:25 PM • 18500 views
We have to make non-standard decisions: Syrskyi on the situation in the Pokrovske direction

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the 38th Marine Brigade in the Pokrovsk sector, where fierce fighting continues. Due to the enemy's superior strength, Ukrainian troops have to use non-standard solutions to strengthen their defense.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 07:41 PM • 18229 views
“Long-range and accurate": President listens to Syrsky about the damaged military facilities in Russia

Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported to the President on successful strikes against Russian military and fuel and energy facilities. He also reported on the record losses of the Russian army in November and December.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 10:51 AM • 48700 views
Google reveals the most popular search queries of Ukrainians in 2024

“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.

Society • December 10, 12:46 PM • 18336 views
Zelensky instructed to conduct an audit of military training: what will change?

At the meeting of the headquarters, the president instructed to check the training system of Ukrainian soldiers and make the necessary changes. Sirsky reported on the situation at the front and the Kursk operation.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 06:29 PM • 33448 views
Losses of the Ukrainian armed forces during the offensive in the Kursk Region are half as much as in defense – Sirsky

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the losses during the offensive in the Kursk Region were half as much as in defense. The operation dealt a blow to the reputation of the Russian Federation and achieved its goal.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 12:31 PM • 55993 views
Advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region: could the military have gone deep into the territory of the Russian Federation - commanders told

The Ukrainian military conducted a successful operation in the Kursk Region, disorienting the enemy and moving deeper into the territory. The Command explained the boundaries of the advance and the tactics of blocking settlements.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 12:01 PM • 17253 views
Operation Kursk: how the unique mission of the Ukrainian military began

The Ukrainian military is conducting a large-scale operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The operation was carefully planned under the leadership of Sirsky to prevent a Russian offensive on Sumy.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 11:13 AM • 17656 views
Thanks to you, Ukraine is holding up: Zelensky congratulated soldiers on the day of the Armed Forces

The president congratulated the military on the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and thanked them for protecting the state for more than a thousand days. Zelensky stressed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are the most reliable guarantor of the country's security.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 09:13 AM • 19547 views
Sirsky summed up the results of the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: instructed to continue creating reserves

Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky summed up the results of the army's activities in November. The tasks of creating reserves and introducing innovative military technologies are defined.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 12:30 PM • 19196 views
Donetsk directions require significant strengthening - Zelensky

The president stated the need to strengthen the Donetsk direction, especially in the supply of weapons from partners. Ukraine is also working to increase its own defense production and range.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:33 PM • 36166 views
"Our defense results in the Zaporizhzhia direction are not bad" - Zelenskyy

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy presented Zelenskyy with a report on the situation at the front. The most difficult directions are Kurakhiv and Pokrovsk, in the Zaporizhzhia direction - not bad defensive results.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 11:18 AM • 17906 views
In Ukraine, 140 thousand km2 of territory requires mine clearance: what has already been done, said Shmygal

Almost 140 thousand km2 of Ukrainian territory needs to be cleared, of which 35. 5 thousand km2 has already been cleared. More than 4 thousand sappers are working on mine clearance, and 50 partner countries have allocated more than. 1 billion in assistance.

Politics • December 2, 10:47 AM • 17162 views
Sirsky announced changes in military training: what awaits recruits

The first graduates of the new 1. 5-month military training program will go to combat units in December. It is also planned to improve the training of officers and expand advanced training courses.

Society • December 2, 08:31 AM • 17987 views
Occupiers complain about poor security and ammunition from North Korea-Voloshin

the Russian military in the eastern directions reports a shortage of ammunition, food and warm clothes. They also have difficulties using North Korean ammunition due to their inaccuracy.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 12:49 PM • 18141 views