Oleksandr Syrskyi
On the 10th anniversary of the Anti-Terrorist Operation, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked the soldiers who defended Ukraine from Russian aggression.
The situation on the eastern front has significantly escalated, the enemy has intensified its offensive and is actively attacking positions, prompting decisions to strengthen defense with electronic warfare, air defense, replenishment of drones and anti-tank missiles, and the deployment of additional reserves.
SBI investigators are ready to launch an investigation into the incident with the Slidstvo. info journalist, who was allegedly served with a summons to investigate an SBU official, but can only proceed after receiving an official notification and materials from the Prosecutor General's Office.
The Verkhovna Rada invited Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych and Commander of the Joint Forces Yuriy Sodol to speak before the consideration of the law on mobilization.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky asked to remove the provision on demobilization from the government's law on mobilization, which was agreed upon by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
The National Security and Defense Committee has prepared the final version of the draft law on mobilization without provisions for rotation and demobilization, including restrictions on consular services and driving for men aged 18-60 without a military ID, compensation for military personnel, and increased payments for combatants.
Provisions on demobilization and rotation of servicemen in connection with the expected Russian offensive in May are planned to be excluded from the government bill on mobilization, as demanded by the military leadership and the Cabinet of Ministers.
Zelenskyy discussed the protection of energy facilities and the strengthening of air defense in Kharkiv region.
The Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal case over an attempt to serve a summons to a journalist of Slidstvo. info for his investigation into an official of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.
Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.
Ukraine's military leadership inspected the latest developments of Ukrainian manufacturers, including ground and airborne drones, robotic mine clearance systems, remotely piloted strike platforms and combat robotic platforms, which will soon be used in operations to achieve tactical and operational goals.
Based on the materials published by Slidstvo. info, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Army General Oleksandr Syrskyi, ordered an internal inspection of the Commander of the Land Forces regarding the situation with the summons to the journalist for his investigation of an SBU official.
Ukrainian troops repelled one of the most massive russian attacks in the Avdiivka sector, destroying 36 tanks, including a modern T-90, and 11 armored personnel carriers that tried to break through Ukrainian positions.
Chasiv Yar remains under Ukrainian control, despite intense fighting and enemy attempts to break through to the town. Ukrainian forces have achieved some tactical success in the Kupyansk and Lyman directions.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff Oleksandr Syrsky discussed the current situation on the battlefield, the consequences of Russian attacks, and the need for additional air defense systems and missiles with U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during their weekly phone call.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation at the front, the purchase of drones, electronic warfare and air defense equipment.
Ukraine sees the Russian mobilization of soldiers as a historic chance to break Russian revanchism and should seize this opportunity.
Ukraine does not need to mobilize half a million people, but the exact number needed will not be announced publicly as russia prepares to mobilize 300,000 additional soldiers on June 1, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
The decisive battles for the village of Moshchun northwest of Kyiv halted the Russian advance on the capital, preventing them from launching an offensive on the city center.
The Russian armed forces had realistic plans to capture Kyiv in three days, but their plans were thwarted by the unexpected resistance and professional actions of the Ukrainian defenders under the command of General Syrsky.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown the needs of the Ukrainian military in the coming months, the necessary assistance from the United States, protection against Russian missile and bomb attacks, the development of fortifications and strategic issues until 2024.
Ukrainian defenders have successfully destroyed Russian military equipment and weapons, as evidenced by video footage released by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky met with a delegation from the European Parliament in Kyiv to discuss increased military aid, priority needs such as air defense systems and artillery, and continued training for Ukrainian troops. The EU reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has announced the reformatting and optimization of military organizational structures to improve management efficiency, including the reorganization of some troop groups, rotation of combat brigades from the front line, and redeployment of personnel.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting dedicated exclusively to resolving the energy crisis caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, making closed-door decisions to restore electricity, water, and heat supply, and prioritizing air defense systems from partners.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the situation on the battlefield and assistance in training Ukrainian servicemen in France with the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with a NATO delegation led by Admiral Rob Bauer, discussed the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's key needs for ammunition and air defense, and thanked NATO for its support of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Putin's defeat for the democratic world, discussed defense cooperation with partners, and thanked those who defend Ukraine from Russian attacks.
President Zelenskyy held the meeting to discuss reports from the front, ammunition supplies, defense contracts, protection of critical infrastructure, and efforts to build defense borders.