Russia launched 112,000 Shahed drones at Ukrainian homes and children since 2022, commander says
The Iranian-designed attack drones have targeted civilian infrastructure throughout the invasion.
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“No encirclement”: Syrskyy says Ukraine’s forces join fight to hold Pokrovsk as Russia pays “highest price”
There is no blockade of Pokrovsk or Myrnograd despite Russian efforts to cut supply routes, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyy stated after visiting the front
Ukraine’s frontline “kill zone” now stretches 10 kilometers deep, top commander says
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says the war now revolves around drone range and how quickly the wounded can be rescued.
Russians encircled north of Donetsk’s Pokrovsk, Syrskyi confirms
Commander-in-Chief announces encirclement of enemy forces that infiltrated Ukrainian defenses over summer months.
Ukraine building “layered” defense to counter Russian drone strikes
Ukraine is expanding interceptor crews and radar coverage to strengthen defenses against Russian attack drones.
Syrskyi: Russian troops defeated near Sumy, redeploying to other direction
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
“Victory cannot be achieved in defence”: Syrskyi confirmed that there are plans for offensive
Ukraine's strategy for victory requires offensive action rather than defensive positioning, Commander-in-Chief said, revealing that military command developed operational plans.
Ukrainian Commander says Russia lost 77,000 troops in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine's year-old Kursk operation forced Russia to redeploy significant reserves and abandon offensive plans in northern Ukraine, Syrskyi said.
NATO’s new chief in Europe arrives in Kyiv, with frontline defense and Patriot systems in focus
NATO’s newly appointed commander in Europe, General Alexis Grinkevich, arrived in Kyiv on 25 July to meet Ukraine’s top military leadership.
Ukrainian defense chiefs warn Kellogg, Trump’s special envoy: Russia gearing up for war not just with Kyiv
Ukraine delivers a stark warning to the US general under fire.
Syrskyi: Ukrainian “Deep Strike” drone missions in June reached 115 missions
Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign continues to put pressure on Russia’s war infrastructure.
Russia concentrates 111,000 troops for breakthrough in this hottest sector of Ukraine’s front
Syrskyi warns that behind the offensive lies a political motive.
Ukrainian forces liberate 16 km² near Pokrovsk, top general says
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi spent three days with brigades fighting Russian forces, addressing supply needs while reporting territorial gains.
Zelenskyy: Operation in Russian Kursk Oblast continues, no encirclement of Ukrainian troops
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.
Ukraine cut Russia’s artillery advantage from 10:1 to 2:1, Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says
"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.
Commander-in-chief announces major reorganization of Ukrainian military structure
Ukraine’s Army is shifting from a brigade to a corps structure, continuing reforms launched in 2023 with the creation of the 9th and 10th Corps.
Syrskyi: Ukraine intensifies drone integration into its forces while reinforcing frontline positions in January
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.
Ukraine’s army chief: Russia’s primary goal is destruction of Ukrainian statehood
"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.
Russian forces suffer 150,000 combat deaths in 2024, surpassing previous two years combined, Ukrainian army chief says
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.
Ukraine halts transfer of aircraft technicians to infantry amid mobilization crisis
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.