Oleksandr Syrskyi

Ukrainian Defense Forces capture a group of Russians in Avdiivka after strategically withdrawing from the area to avoid encirclement.

The commander of the 3rd separate assault brigade said that the enemy in Avdiivka was given a decent fight.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has ordered a strategic withdrawal from Avdiivka to avoid encirclement and save the military.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited wounded journalist Dmytro Yevchyn in hospital and thanked him for his important work covering the war, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Ukrainian troops have begun a partial retreat from the city of Avdiivka in Donetsk region. According to The Washington Post, Avdiivka is potentially the first critical test for Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky.

Germany plans to provide Ukraine with more than €100 million in short-term military aid, including demining vehicles, explosives for drones, trucks, medicines, and spare parts.

Valeriy Zaluzhny, who was dismissed from the post of commander-in-chief, still enjoys the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. His successor, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is trusted by 40% of Ukrainians, but 35% did not know anything about him before his appointment.

NATO plans to open a training center for Ukraine's Armed Forces to help the country adopt NATO standards and increase its support for Ukraine.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine outlined the priorities of the Defense Contact Group meeting, focusing on increasing defense production, drones and technology, and addressing immediate and long-term challenges.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed with the Commander of NATO's Allied Forces Europe the enhancement of Ukraine's electronic warfare capabilities to neutralize threats from enemy unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers is the highest priority, unlike the Russian command.

The President announced that units in the areas of Avdiivka, Kupyansk and Lyman would soon be reinforced with drones and electronic warfare equipment after the Chief of the General Staff and the Minister of Defense visited troops in these sectors.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that Ukraine can end the war with Russia only by returning its borders, as other options are not being considered.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that Ukrainian soldiers have enough strength and spirit to defend their territory from Russian occupiers, but need constant support to do so.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the situation at the front is difficult, Russian troops are advancing along the entire front line, and Ukraine has switched to defense, continuing to inflict maximum losses on the enemy.

The government held a meeting in the East, at which Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal named the defense of the state from Russian occupiers and strengthening the army as top priorities for 2024.

President Zelenskyy held the first meeting of the Chiefs of Staff with newly appointed Chief of the Army Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Bragilevych to discuss priority issues such as the front line, protecting critical infrastructure from Russian attacks, and providing the army with everything it needs.

Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi introduced Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk as the new Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the personnel.

The Russians are trying to portray Ukraine's new military leader as pro-Russian, looking for his alleged ties to Russia and spreading relevant comments to undermine the credibility of the Ukrainian armed forces.

President Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi and Colonel Andriy Lebedenko as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and approved new Deputy General Staffs for Operations, Logistics and Training.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expressing confidence that his knowledge and experience will be important for victory.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to his French counterpart during a telephone conversation, where they discussed the situation at the front and priorities.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to discuss priorities, the action plan at the front, and the next steps in bilateral cooperation.

Decrees on the new composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff and the National Security and Defense Council and the appointment of Bragilevych as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are published.

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense discussed military assistance from Germany, France, and the United States, including supplies of materials, ammunition, and weapons.

President Zelenskyy announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has appointed his deputies. Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff have also been appointed.

Zelenskiy appoints Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych as the new Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine.

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2021-2024, was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and stated that he feels honored and committed to every defender of Ukraine.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the German Inspector General during a meeting in which they discussed cooperation, the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian military.

The NSDC Secretary is confident that the experience of former Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi will be used to achieve Ukraine's victory over russia.