Oleksandr Syrskyi

Oleksandr Stanislavovych Syrskyi is a Ukrainian military officer. Holding the rank of colonel general, he has served as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 8 February 2024. Previously, he was the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces from 2019 to 2024, and the commander of the Joint Forces Operation from May to August 2019.
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Some of the key events about Oleksandr Syrskyi

  • 1986
    Graduated from the Odessa Higher Combined Arms Command School
  • 1986
    Served in the Soviet Army, potentially participating in actions against Afghanistan
  • 2013
    Appointed as the commander of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade
  • 2014
    Led successful operations during the War in Donbas
  • 2014
    Led military operations in eastern Ukraine during the early stages of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which resulted in casualties
  • 2015
    Promoted to the rank of Major General
  • 2015
    Commanded forces during the Battle of Debaltseve, which ended in a Ukrainian retreat
  • 2016
    Appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Anti-Terrorist Operation in eastern Ukraine
  • 2017
    Became the commander of the Joint Operational Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
  • 2019
    Appointed as the Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces
  • 2021
    Promoted to the rank of Colonel General
  • 2022
    Successfully led the defense of Kyiv during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • 2022
    Oversaw the defense of Kyiv during the Russian invasion, which involved extensive urban warfare and civilian casualties
  • 2022
    Directed counteroffensive operations in Kharkiv Oblast, leading to intense fighting and destruction
  • 2023
    Appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
  • 2023
    Commanded the defense of Bakhmut, a battle that resulted in high casualties and widespread destruction
  • 2023
    Oversaw the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive, which faced challenges and did not achieve all its objectives
  • 2023
    Implemented controversial mobilization measures to address manpower shortages in the Ukrainian military

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Russia Forms Volunteer Militia to Counter Ukrainian Advance in Kursk

Russia Forms Volunteer Militia to Counter Ukrainian Advance in Kursk

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Politics • August 31 2024, 04:00 AM  •  1390 views
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Ukraine Launches New Border Raids as Kursk Occupation Continues

Ukrainian forces attempt cross-border incursions into Russia's Belgorod region, while maintaining their hold on Kursk. President Zelensky frames the operation as part of a broader victory strategy.

Politics • August 27 2024, 03:05 PM  •  16 views
Syrsky's Gambit: Ukraine's Bold Kursk Invasion Reshapes War Perceptions

Syrsky's Gambit: Ukraine's Bold Kursk Invasion Reshapes War Perceptions

Ukraine's commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, once criticized for his Soviet-style tactics, surprises critics with a daring invasion of Russia's Kursk region. The risky operation could determine the war's outcome and Syrsky's legacy.

Politics • August 24 2024, 04:01 PM  •  13 views
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Moscow, Advances in Kursk

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Moscow, Advances in Kursk

Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone assault on Moscow and other Russian territories, while also making significant advances in Russia's Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian forces threaten the strategic city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine.

Politics • August 21 2024, 12:03 PM  •  0 views