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Armed Forces of Ukraine
AFU Commander-in-Chief Visits Frontline Units in Threatened Avdiivka Sector
The visit coincided with a meeting of Ukraine’s Stavka command group at which President Zelensky said Ukraine was still awaiting the Western artillery ammunition promised to Kyiv in March.
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Takes Control Over Nestryha Island in Kherson Region, Syrsky Says
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief said Russian troops have been trying to drive Ukrainian troops out of the Kherson bridgehead but to no avail, though he admitted the frontline situation was difficult.
April 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Says Situation 'Worsened'
Outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces struggle to hold Russians from breaking through on the frontline in the eastern Donbas region.
April 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
The Syrsky War: Ukraine’s Supreme Commander Is Betting on Drones, Patience and Discipline
Three months after General Syrsky took overall command Ukraine’s soldiers are still fighting backfooted, hitting Russia with fierce losses but losing ground. That may be the plan.
April 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's Army Chief Says Front Line Operational Situation Deteriorating
AFU leader Oleksandr Syrsky said Ukrainian forces are building more fortifications in the Kyiv-controlled part of the Donetsk Region to halt Russian advances.
April 15, 2024
Verkhovna Rada
EXPLAINER: Why the New Mobilization Law Has Sparked Skepticism
Ukraine’s new mobilization law is facing criticism – especially regarding demobilization. But with US aid uncertain, Ukraine needs its experienced soldiers for as long as possible.
April 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘If Russians Push to Kharkiv Again, It Will Be Fatal for Them’ – Ukraine’s Army Chief
Syrsky said that there’s no need to mobilize 500,000 people to the front, and the most important thing for Ukraine is to save lives.
March 29, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Syrsky Announces Personnel Changes Among Brigade Commanders
Syrsky said that when the commander “does not control the situation,” he's forced to make personnel changes.
March 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
Syrsky Admits ‘Miscalculations’ by Commanders in Avdiivka Sector
The Ukrainian Armed Forces chief assured that corrective measures have been taken on the ground, including allocating additional ammunition resources and necessary reserves.
March 1, 2024
Zelensky
Syrsky Audit to Find Out What Two Thirds of His Troops Actually Do
David Arakhamia said the audit had already revealed entire units, numbering tens of thousands of troops, that have not been on the front lines once since the war began two years ago.
Feb. 23, 2024
Germany
5 Things You Should Know From First Interview with Ukraine's New AFU Chief
Syrsky highlights the ever-increasing role of drones as Ukraine’s war shifts into a defensive phase against Russia's aggressive attempts to advance along the front lines.
Feb. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
Situation ‘Extremely Complex,’ Ukraine’s Army Chief Says
Russian forces have been intensifying their efforts to seize control of the eastern industrial hub of Avdiivka in recent months, claiming gradual progress in what has become a costly battle.
Feb. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Ukraine - What Will The Change of Military Chief Achieve?
Zelensky has dismissed General Valery Zaluzny as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The European press has very different ideas about what to expect from this change.
Feb. 12, 2024
Zelensky
Young Blood: Zelensky Bets on New Generation, Battle-Tested Officers for Top Army Posts
All five used innovative tactics to win critical battles and led some of the AFU’s most-respected units to victory. Zelensky’s idea is to promote charismatic field commanders to top army jobs.
Feb. 10, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine’s New Military Chief Makes First Statement, Says Armed Forces Must Evolve to Succeed
Syrsky makes first statement as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Feb. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘No One Is Happy About Replacement of Zaluzhny, as for Syrsky – Time Will Tell’
Random sampling of reactions among the Ukrainian military.
Feb. 9, 2024