Oleksandr Syrskyi
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine plans to exhaust enemy forces and create conditions for an offensive. Ukraine will prepare reserves and attack on weak sections of the front.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the enemy's attacks are continuous and that there are plans to capture six regions. Russia failed to quickly capture Kupyansk.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine proposes creating proper service conditions and humane treatment instead of strengthening sanctions.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented honorary badges to soldiers of four brigades and regiments. The awards were given to the fighters for their courage and professionalism at the front.
The Defense Forces regained control over 470 sq. km of territories and eliminated over 11,000 occupiers. The Commander-in-Chief discussed plans for further actions with the commanders.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 1210 occupiers and the destruction of 2038 UAVs in a day. The enemy also lost 49 artillery systems and 201 units of automotive equipment.
Syrskyi reported the failure of 619 enemy assaults from March 17 to 20. The occupiers suffered significant losses and were forced to regroup in several directions.
The occupiers intensified attacks due to the weather, losing 8,000 people. Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of Russian commanders for lying about the real state of affairs.
Syrskyi stated that the number of combat engagements has increased to over 200 per day. In three days, the enemy lost 4,840 people killed and wounded in various areas.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the successful repulsion of enemy attempts to advance in March. The defense forces inflict significant losses in equipment on the enemy every day.
The Prosecutor General's Office has entered information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations regarding the MP under four articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The SBI investigation concerns possible damage to the state's defense capabilities.
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky announced Russia's plans to recruit 409,000 people in 2026. Experts believe that this will not cover the record irreversible losses.
The occupiers intensified their activity on the front due to improved weather and are planning recruitment in 2026. The Commander-in-Chief ordered an urgent strengthening of fortifications and defense.
Russia has concentrated significant forces near Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk. Syrskyi visited the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and ordered to strengthen the units with drones and ammunition.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine met with the commanders of the offensive group in the Southern operational zone. The Defense Forces are liberating settlements and destroying the enemy.
Platoons for destroying enemy drones using electronic warfare and net guns will appear in the units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russia plans to increase the number of UAV troops by April.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 65 combat engagements since the beginning of March 11. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.
Andriy Demchenko reported a decrease in the number of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups on the border. The occupiers have switched to attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with small infantry assault units.
Russian troops are attacking the borders of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions to create a buffer zone. The State Border Guard Service reports attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses.
The Defense Forces successfully attacked a Russian plant that produces electronics for all types of missiles. Zelenskyy reported on the successful operation.
The Commander-in-Chief visited Donetsk region and made decisions on strengthening defense. Enemy infantry infiltration zones on the front reach more than 10 kilometers.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced the liberation of 285 sq. km in the Oleksandrivka direction. DeepStrike attacks reduced oil refining in Russia by almost a quarter.
The Center for Strategic Communications told about prominent Ukrainian women. The stories of Olha Besarab, Kateryna Zarytska, and other figures have been published.
The President congratulated women on March 8 and noted their resilience on the front lines and in the rear. He thanked them for their leadership and for raising children in difficult conditions.
More than 75,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Commander-in-Chief noted the heroism of the female defenders and the awarding of state honors to 1,705 women.
President Zelenskyy held a security meeting in the Donetsk region, where tasks for protecting critical infrastructure and repairing roads were identified. They also discussed the region's preparation for the heating season and counter-sabotage measures.
The Russian Federation aims to increase the staff of unmanned systems forces to 165,000 people by the end of 2026. To this end, the Russian Ministry of Defense has launched a recruiting campaign aimed at students and technically savvy youth.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a reform of the Territorial Defense Forces. Territorial Defense Brigades will be reinforced with unmanned and ground-based robotic systems, anti-aircraft missile units, and large-caliber artillery.
Russian propaganda uses events in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine. The occupiers are spreading fakes about the detention of Ukrainians in Dubai and the destruction of Syrskyi's estate.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army plans to increase its contingent in Ukraine to 800,000 servicemen by the end of 2026. The Kremlin intends to recruit over 400,000 more contract soldiers.