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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The Economist: The release of Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is a new decisive stage in the war

Zelensky's dismissal of General Zaluzhnyi and appointment of General Syrskyi means a new decisive stage in the war and the risk of making mistakes.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 01:43 AM • 43568 views

Times: Nuland wanted to reconcile Zelensky and Zaluzhny

U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland offers to settle the differences between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Zaluzhnyy over Zelenskyy's intention to dismiss the general.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:07 AM • 124831 views

Pentagon: we are already cooperating with the new commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi

The Pentagon says it will effectively cooperate with Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after his appointment by President Zelenskiy.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:58 PM • 35668 views

Zelensky held a closed meeting with journalists to explain his decision to dismiss Zaluzhnyi

The President held a closed-door meeting with journalists to explain the reasons for the dismissal of Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the appointment of Oleksandr Syrskyi as his replacement.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:00 PM • 38266 views

US reacts to personnel changes in the Armed Forces and appointment of Syrsky

The United States says it will effectively cooperate with the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after his appointment by President Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:05 PM • 39511 views

Odesa region thanks Zaluzhnyi for two years of protection and welcomes new Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syryskyi - Kiper

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, for his service and welcomed the appointment of Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:40 PM • 43831 views

Personnel rotation in the Armed Forces: decrees on dismissal of Zaluzhnyi and appointment of Syrskyi published

President Zelensky appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:12 PM • 38424 views

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Appointment of Syrskyi instead of Zaluzhnyi: experts tell what to expect from personnel changes

President Zelensky appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. Experts expressed mixed opinions on the impact of this change.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:50 PM • 310325 views

Zelenskyy's office comments on Zaluzhny's dismissal

President Zelenskyy has decided to renew the leadership of the Armed Forces, including the Commander-in-Chief, to revise the tactics that did not deliver the desired results last year and to prevent stagnation on the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:23 PM • 33776 views

A detailed action plan for 2024 and an effective rotation system: what changes Zelensky expects in the Armed Forces

Zelenskyy expects the Armed Forces of Ukraine to have a detailed action plan until 2024, effective rotations, improved training of soldiers, fair redistribution of Western weapons to the front line, resolution of logistical issues, generals' knowledge of the front line and optimal personnel numbers.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:13 PM • 33443 views

Zelensky to present team to reboot the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Zelensky

President Zelensky said that the new Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, will present a team to reboot the Armed Forces of Ukraine and that 2024 will be successful for Ukraine only if effective changes in defense are made.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:58 PM • 32713 views

Russians are trying to break through the defense in the area of Chasovyi Yar - Land Forces

The Russian army is trying to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Chasovyi Yar area of Donetsk region, using drones, artillery and small assault groups.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:02 AM • 25877 views

Heavy fighting is taking place, the situation is tense: Syrskyi on the Kupyansk direction

Heavy fighting is taking place along the entire frontline in the Kupyansk sector as Ukrainian troops try to defend their positions, while the enemy continues assault operations and brings in new reserves, said Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 02:35 PM • 35856 views

Zelenskyy holds a meeting with the Chiefs of Staff: they discussed the situation at the front, drone production and shells

President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss the production of drones, the production of shells, the situation on the frontline, particularly in Avdiivka, the construction of fortifications, and the restoration of energy infrastructure after Russian strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:52 PM • 108228 views

Zelensky to sign decree on Zaluzhny's dismissal by end of week - CNN

By the end of the week, President Zelensky is expected to sign a decree dismissing Valeriy Zaluzhny from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:51 AM • 33892 views