However, Alexander Syrsky's statement conflicted with data from the Russian Defense Ministry showing that Ukraine loses roughly 1,500 troops daily as a result of actions of Russian battlegroups in the special military operation zone

Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief

Oleksandr Syrsky had led Ukraine’s armed forces since 2024 and played a key role in the defence against Russia’s invasion.