Oleksandr Syrskyi


Ukraine is increasing its unmanned component: Syrsky told what they are working on now
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported on the active development of unmanned systems in the army. Ukraine was the first in the world to create the Unmanned Systems Forces and is developing robotic combat platforms.

In 2024, the enemy lost twice as many personnel as in the previous two years of the war - Syrian
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported total losses of the russian army in 2024 - more than 434 thousand people. Of these, about 150 thousand were killed.

67 thousand of Russia's best soldiers are fighting in the Kursk sector - Syrsky
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the successful operation in the Kursk sector. Ukraine forced Russia to redeploy 67,000 of its best troops and the remnants of the DPRK contingent to defend this area.

Syrskyi on the results of Ukraine's strikes against Russia: “Artillery ammunition consumption has actually halved
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that the Russian army has halved its consumption of artillery ammunition. Previously, the Russians used up to 40,000 rounds of ammunition per day, now it is much less.

Syrsky met with the Chief of Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces: what was discussed
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi met with Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces Jenny Carignan. The parties discussed the situation at the front, the needs of the Armed Forces and cooperation in military training.

The Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights is preparing a comprehensive inspection: what is known
The Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights of the Ministry of Defense will conduct a comprehensive inspection of commanders' failure to comply with orders from the Armed Forces leadership. The inspection concerns the low level of executive discipline with regard to orders on personnel.

Syrskyi bans transfer of Air Force aviation specialists to other units
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issued an order prohibiting the transfer of highly qualified Air Force specialists to other units. The reason for this is that there is no replacement for these specialists when there is a need to replenish mechanized brigades.

Ukraine and NATO have developed new mechanisms of cooperation to improve results on the battlefield - Syrskyi
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council discussed the 2025 Action Strategy. Syrsky presented a plan to strengthen air defense and called for investment in the defense industry based on the “Danish model.

Admiral Bauer: NATO is taking over responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine from the United States
NATO assumes responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine instead of the United States through a new framework agreement. The Alliance is establishing permanent assistance mechanisms to ensure stable support regardless of political changes.

A commission has been established to study the circumstances of the transfer of the Air Force to other branches of the armed forces
A special commission has been set up in the Armed Forces of Ukraine to examine the circumstances of the transfer of servicemen to other branches of the armed forces. The commission will review the transfer of specialists in short supply, including aviation and electronic warfare specialists.

Syrskyi: enemy failed to achieve strategic objective in any of the frontline areas
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi discussed the situation at the front with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Despite heavy fighting, the enemy did not achieve its strategic goals, and the United States confirmed its continued support for Ukraine.

There are already two thousand votes: Zelensky on the election of the head of Sahaidachnyi Academy through Army+
A poll to select a new head of the National Army Academy has been launched in the Army+ app. During the first hours of voting, 2,000 votes have already been collected, and the poll will run until the end of Friday.

More than 1,300 Ukrainians applied to Armed Forces recruitment centers in a week
1,319 Ukrainians applied to the Armed Forces recruitment centers last week, which is twice as many as in the previous period. Since the start of the centers' work, 34,055 people have received counseling, of whom 7,550 have become candidates for the Defense Forces.

Ukrainian defenders hit over 54 thousand enemy targets in December - Syryskyi
In December, Ukraine's defense forces hit more than 54,000 enemy targets, 49% of which were hit by kamikaze drones. Units of the 46th, 57th, 28th, 35th Brigades and the 3rd Assault Brigade showed the best results.

Defense Forces repel 17 invaders' attacks in Kursk region - General Staff
The General Staff reports 92 combat engagements per day, 33 of which took place in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukrainian defenders are holding back enemy attacks in various areas and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

Kursk operation is a very strong trump card in all negotiations - Zelensky
The President said that the operation in the Kursk region has become a powerful bargaining chip in negotiations with the countries of the Global South. According to Bloomberg, the Ukrainian Armed Forces may leave the Kursk region by spring 2025.

Disruption of operations to occupy Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia: Zelensky names one of Ukraine's important achievements in 2024
The President of Ukraine announced the successful disruption of Russia's plans to occupy Kharkiv, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia in 2024. Zelenskyy thanked the military and local residents for resisting hostile intentions.

Zelensky listens to Syrsky on the situation at the front: what is happening in 4 areas
Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation in Donetsk, Kursk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. Most of the attacks are on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully repelling the enemy.

“Shahids” bypassed air defense and almost hit the Presidential Office - Bezugla
MP Mariana Bezuhla reported that an enemy Shahed hit near the Kyiv office on January 1. She criticized the military command and the work of the Armed Forces commander Syrsky due to problems with air defense.

Since the beginning of the day, 101 combat engagements took place in the frontline: where the biggest number
Ukrainian troops are holding back the enemy's offensive in various frontline areas.

Since the beginning of the operation in Kursk region, Russia has lost more than 38 thousand military - Syrsky
In the Kursk sector, Russian troops lost more than 38,000 soldiers and more than a thousand pieces of equipment. More than 700 occupants were taken prisoner, which helped to exchange 189 Ukrainian soldiers.

“I will refrain from answering": Budanov on the impact of the operation in Kursk region on the situation at the front
The head of the GUR refused to comment on the impact of the operation in Kursk region on the situation at the front. Budanov confirmed that Russia is capable of continuing the war at the current level.

Syrsky: Russia's total losses in Ukraine over the year reached 427 thousand
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported daily losses of about 1,700 troops. The total losses of Russian troops in Ukraine over the year reached 427,000.

British intelligence reveals daily losses of the Russian army in November
Russia has passed a law to write off debts of up to 10 million rubles for new military personnel starting in December 2024. British intelligence attributes this to Russian losses, which reached 1,523 people a day in November.

SBI conducts search at 211th Brigade commander's house - source
The house of Oleh Poberezhnyuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was searched. The officer is being charged with inaction by the military authorities after a scandal involving abuse of soldiers and illegal construction.

Ukraine may lose control of key areas of Kursk region - Associated Press
Ukrainian troops faced serious challenges in the Kursk region due to exhaustion and demoralization. Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including North Korean units, resulting in the loss of 40% of the captured territory.

Russia suffered record losses in 2024: Syrsky gives figures
Since the beginning of 2024, the losses of Russian troops have exceeded 421 thousand people. The total enemy losses for the entire duration of the war amount to about 785 thousand soldiers.

Our own kill our own: Zelensky on the fate of North Korean military in Ukraine
The President of Ukraine reported on massive losses of DPRK troops at the front and their killing by his own troops. Russia deliberately sends Koreans into combat without protection and prevents their capture.

Syrskyi announces new standards for military training: what will change in the Armed Forces
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces plans to increase the training period for the military to 2 months. It is also expected to provide a 14-day adaptation of recruits in brigades and update the standards of the BGMT.

Abused soldiers: platoon commander of the 211th Brigade was notified of suspicion and put on the wanted list
A platoon commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade has been notified of being suspected of abusing three soldiers. The suspect, who was beating and humiliating his subordinates from February to May, is currently hiding from the investigation.