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Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC

By Abdujalil Abdurasulov|October 13, 2026|5 min read at BBC News

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Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated in an interview that the front line has stabilized and Russia's offensive capabilities have been depleted. Syrskyi defended his leadership against criticisms regarding his technological strategy and operational decisions, while addressing his removal from office following internal disagreements with the government.

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Ukraine has stabilised the front line and "broken Russia's ability to advance" by killing so many of its men, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief has said in an interview with the BBC.

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi made the comments in an exclusive interview, his first since he was dramatically forced from his post in the summer.

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TopicsUkraine War Oleksandr Syrskyi Military Strategy Drone Warfare

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Mykhailo FedorovNeutral
“Fedorov had said that instead of adapting to the realities of the changing war, the army under Syrskyi had blocked his initiatives.”
Oleksandr SyrskyiNeutral
“He addressed his sacking, disagreeing with his critics who declared him too "old school" to command Ukraine's new, technologically advanced forces.”

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Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC

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