Russian forces abandoned their offensive in Sumy Oblast after two months without territorial gains, with elite paratroopers and marines now redeploying to the Zaporizhzhia direction
Ukraine's strategy for victory requires offensive action rather than defensive positioning, Commander-in-Chief said, revealing that military command developed operational plans.
Zelenskyy also announced that Ukraine has successfully tested a new domestic missile called "Long Neptune" capable of striking targets at distances up to 1,000 kilometers with precision.
"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 maintaining defensive lines against sustained Russian attacks, Ukraine's military leadership implements systematic unit rotations and intensifies strikes on Russian infrastructure, marking a shift toward more sustainable combat operations.
"As Russian offensive operations decline in early 2025, Ukraine's military chief warns that Moscow's ultimate goal remains the destruction of Ukrainian statehood despite tactical setbacks.
Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi reveals record Russian casualties in 2024, details successful operations in Kursk, and discusses the impact of North Korean troops using outdated Soviet tactics.
A public outcry from the 114th Aviation Brigade has forced Ukraine's military leadership to protect specialized technical personnel while struggling to address critical infantry shortages along the front lines.