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 […]
Russia has redeployed 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims
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Russia has redeployed 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims

Russia has transferred around 50,000 soldiers from other sectors of the front to Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Oct. 10, more than two months after the start of Kyiv's incursion. "We know about roughly 50,000 soldiers from other sectors who were transferred to the Kursk direction," Syrskyi said in a documentary aired […]
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 […]
UK preparing suggestions to Ukraine's victory plan, Syrskyi says
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UK preparing suggestions to Ukraine's victory plan, Syrskyi says

The U.K. is working on its own proposals as part of the practical part of Ukraine's victory plan, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Oct. 16 after a phone call with his British counterpart. Following a conversation with U.K. Chief of Defense Staff Tony Radakin, Syrskyi said that they discussed the possibility of hitting Russian military […]
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 […]
Ukraine improving interceptor drones to counter Russia, Syrskyi says
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Ukraine improving interceptor drones to counter Russia, Syrskyi says

Ukraine is improving its interceptor drones as a substitute for anti-aircraft missiles to counter Russian drone attacks, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Oct. 18. Syrskyi met with top commanders of Ukraine's Armed Forces to discuss implementing innovations in the country's defense sector. He described Ukraine as the leader in the development of interceptor drones. Throughout […]
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 suffered 20,800 casualties in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims
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Russia has suffered 20,800 casualties in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims

Russian forces have suffered 7,905 soldiers killed, 12,220 injured, and 717 captured during almost three months of the Kursk incursion, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Nov. 6. Over the same period, Moscow's military also lost 1,101 pieces of equipment, including 54 tanks, 276 armored vehicles, 107 artillery pieces and mortars, and five anti-aircraft weapons, […]
Syrskyi: Ukrainian drones struck over 52,000 Russian targets in October
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Syrskyi: Ukrainian drones struck over 52,000 Russian targets in October

Ukrainian drones "destroyed or damaged" over 52,000 Russian targets in October, highlighting the increasing impact of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the battlefield, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Nov. 9. Syrskyi said that the targets included 129 artillery systems, 221 pieces of radio equipment, and more than 4,000 Russian troops. "Drone technology is developing […]
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 […]