"I know that Ukrainian soldiers are exhausted," writes Syrskyi in a detailed Facebook post marking his first year in command. Yet, despite ongoing supply challenges, he emphasized significant military gains over the past year.
While Russia compensates with air strikes and infantry pushes, this reduced edge could force Moscow to rethink its strategy of overwhelming bombardment, potentially opening new opportunities for Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine's military strategy in Donbas involves a slow, controlled retreat from key towns, aiming to inflict maximum casualties on Russian forces while preserving its own troops. This approach seeks to exhaust Russia's resources in a prolonged war of attrition.
The official stressed the importance of foreign support and collaborative ventures to boost Ukraine's military production capabilities, acknowledging the industrial capacity disparity with Russia.