Ukraine war latest: Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian
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Ukraine war latest: Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says

Key developments on Jan. 20: Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says 'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North Korean soldier captured by […]
Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but
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Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says

Highly-trained Air Force specialists are protected from being transferred to front-line infantry units, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 19. Reports last week indicated that since 2024, thousands of Air Force soldiers have been transferred to the Ground Forces. Videos filmed by Air Force specialists themselves then surfaced, claiming their transfer to front-line units was […]
150,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says
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150,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says

Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Jan. 19 interview with the Ukrainian news outlet TSN. "In this year of fighting, (Russian President Vladimir Putin) lost […]
Netherlands announces $23 million for Ukraine's air defense, cyber resilience
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Ukraine producing its own air defense systems, Syrskyi says

Ukraine is working on developing its own air defense systems, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the Ukrainian news outlet TSN on Jan. 19. Ukraine has lobbied international partners for more air defense capabilities in the wake of intensifying Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure. "Back in Soviet times, we actually produced all the […]
Over 54,000 Russian targets were hit with Ukrainian drones in
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Over 54,000 Russian targets were hit with Ukrainian drones in December, Syrskyi says

Ukrainian soldiers attacked more than 54,000 Russian targets with drones in December, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 5. A total of 49% of the targets were struck by kamikaze drones, according to Syrskyi. Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine and Russia have heavily invested in drone technology, revolutionizing the way wars are fought. Russia increased […]
Russia has lost over 38,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi
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Russia has lost over 38,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says

The Russian army has lost over 38,000 troops and more than 1,000 pieces of equipment since the beginning of Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 1. Syrskyi's statement comes after his visit to Russia's Kursk Oblast to reward the Ukrainian military serving in the area. Over 700 servicemen […]
Russian military suffers 427,000 casualties in 2024, Syrskyi claims
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Russian military suffers 427,000 casualties in 2024, Syrskyi claims

Russian forces have suffered around 427,000 soldiers killed or wounded this year, mainly in battles in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Dec. 30. "Russia continues to carry out constant 'human wave' assaults, suffering record losses. Last week, Russian forces have been losing around 1,700 people killed and wounded every day," Syrskyi said […]
Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi
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Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi says

Ukraine’s military leadership plans to extend basic military training to two months to enhance the preparedness and safety of soldiers, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Dec. 27. The initiative follows consultations with the General Staff, branch commanders, and leaders of individual combat units. “We are currently working to create conditions for the training to last […]