Fedorov breaks his silence: Ukraine’s army chief Syrskyi gave him an ultimatum—then blocked his reforms
He confirmed the feud with Oleksandr Syrskyi drove the dismissal, at a briefing hours before the vote.
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With a 2-to-1 edge, Russia shrank its offensive from 13 fronts to 6, Syrskyi says
Russia's offensive campaign has narrowed dramatically despite its numerical advantage, according to Ukraine's commander-in-chief, who says Ukrainian forces are increasingly slowing Russian advances while expanding long-range strikes inside Russia.
Estonia’s defense commander went to Ukrainian front line. Ukraine says partners need to see real situation themselves
Syrskyi separately met with brigade commanders to discuss Russian operations, current threats, and Ukrainian reinforcement options.
ISW: Russia gains ground in Kostiantynivka but Fortress Belt stays out of reach
Russia's strategy of stacking armies on one Donetsk Oblast city is producing slow infiltration, not the operational breakthrough Moscow needs to crack the fortified chain, ISW says.
Ukraine sets 2030 roadmap to expand rocket and artillery forces – a constant despite evolving warfare
The plan outlines modernization through 2030, including expanded missile capability, improved reconnaissance systems, and a gradual shift toward domestic production while phasing out outdated Soviet-era systems.
Some Ukrainian soldiers have been on position for 502 days. Syrskyi cappes frontline deployments at two months
The decision arrives after a painful scandal when leadership of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade failed to supply soldiers in positions with adequate food, leaving troops stranded without provisions.
Russia paid 206 troops for every Ukrainian square kilometer gained in March. Last summer it paid 61 — expert
Russia lost 31,960 troops in March for 155 square kilometers.
The hottest point on 1,200 km of front — and Ukraine just held it for another week, top commander says
Four brigades repelled 291 Russian attacks across multiple sub-sectors of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area, prompting a personal visit from the commander-in-chief.
Ukraine’s 2026 goal: exhaust Russia, deny it breakthroughs, build reserves — top general says
Commander-in-chief Syrskyi said Russia's planned 1 March push on 13 simultaneous directions was thwarted, and Ukraine has since liberated 480 km² on the southern axis.
The south in flames of great war: Ukrainian army reclaims 470 square kilometers of land in bloody confrontation
Russian forces launch record drone attacks that analysts say are designed to distract from catastrophic losses and a failing spring offensive.
Russia aims for 101,000 drone troops by April as the battlefield shifts to autonomous systems
19,000 FPV drones produced daily by Russian industry, Syrskyi says – Ukraine still leads in combat applications.
Russia’s winter offensive ground to a halt as Ukraine recaptured more land than it lost in February, Syrskyi says
The Commander-in-Chief reported that over three winter months, Ukrainian forces killed or wounded nearly 100,000 Russian troops — more than Russia managed to recruit into its ranks over the same period.
Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces officially reveal southern “operation” that reclaimed 300+ km² and eight settlements
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi visited the troops on the Oleksandrivka axis on 16 February, days before Zelenskyy announced the first 300 km² liberated — now the unit running the operation has confirmed the details
Ukraine creates new military branch to shield critical infrastructure from Russian air strikes
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi outlines structural overhaul amid 100-200 daily Shahed attacks.
Two offensives inside Russia, one in Donetsk Oblast: The unannounced operations derailed Moscow’s 2025 strategy, Syrskyi says
The Belgorod, Kursk, and Dobropillia operations were never publicly announced but were "extremely important" and achieved their goals of destroying Russian forces and blocking the seizure of Donetsk Oblast, the top general stated.
Russia aims to strike Ukraine with up to 1000 long-range drones per day in 2026, says Syrskyi
General Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia currently manufactures over 400 Shaheds a day and intends to more than double that figure.
Territorial troops first seized, now assaulting—Ukraine’s infantry crisis goes critical
A Ukrainian official was wrong or lied. Yes, the Ukrainian assault forces have apparently compelled poorly trained territorials to conduct dangerous assault operations.
Syrskyi: Ukraine retains control of northern Pokrovsk, repels Russian pressure near Myrnohrad (MAP)
Ukrainian forces are pushing back against constant Russian assaults, with dozens of engagements unfolding every day.
Syrskyi: Russians plan to boost its drone forces, Ukraine forms units to crush their UAV crews
In response to this, Ukraine is expanding its own drone forces and creating hunter teams to eliminate Russian drone crews and control centers.
Numbers of war: For every $2 in allied military aid, Ukraine destroys $1 of Russian assets
Ukraine's strikes cost Russia $21.5 billion this year, nearly half of the $45 billion allies are sending Kyiv.