Ukrainian forces making gains in one of hottest frontline sectors, military chief says
Photo: Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi (Getty Images)
The Oleksandrivka direction remains one of the hottest sectors on the front line, where Russian forces continue intensive assault operations. At the same time, Ukrainian troops are using active defense tactics and have achieved some success, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.
The general made another working trip to the combat zone and met with the command of an army corps, as well as the 31st and 67th Separate Mechanized Brigades.
Syrskyi said that large-scale Russian assaults involving heavy equipment on this section of the front have nearly stopped. Instead, Russian forces are actively using drones, artillery, and small infantry groups.
"In turn, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are using active defense tactics. Whenever possible and appropriate, they go on the offensive and are achieving certain successes," Syrskyi said.
During the visit, commanders briefed him on the current situation in their sectors, as well as the supply of weapons and military equipment, including drones, unmanned ground vehicles, and artillery ammunition.
According to Syrskyi, particular attention was also paid to troop rotations along the line of contact and further implementation of combat operations.
"I thanked the soldiers and their commanders for their resilience and courage," Syrskyi concluded.
Earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Oleksandrivka direction and met with servicemen from the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade, which is defending the junction of three regions.
Ukrainian troops recently liberated 12 settlements in this sector of the front.
