The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrsky, says that Russia's advance can be stopped, because it depends first of all on the brave Ukrainian soldiers and officers
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Sirsky, admits that they are Russian much better equipped, to have more tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, soldiers and adds that the original number of Russian soldiers of 100.000 engaged in invasion of Ukraine grew to 520.000, with the goal of increasing them from 2024 by the end of 690.000.
Sirsky says that when it comes to equipment, the ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 in favor of Russia and adds that from 2022, the number of Russian tanks has doubled, from 1.700 to 3.500.
He adds that the number of Russian artillery systems has tripled and that the number of armored personnel carriers has increased from 4.500 to 8.900.
"The enemy has a significant advantage in force and resources." That's why for us the issue of supply and the issue of quality are really in the foreground," says Sirski in an interview with The Guardian.
Frequent victories over the Russians
Sirsky admits that things are "very difficult" and that the Russian aggressor is attacking Ukrainian positions from many directions.
"Can Russia's advance be stopped?" Yes of course. First of all, it depends on our brave soldiers, our officers", says Sirski.
He adds that "resilient and heroic" Ukrainian units quite often defeated larger enemy groups.
As an example, he cited Russia's latest attempt to seize Kharkiv and the neighboring Sumy province, which just happened.
Russia's "creeping" victories
Sirsky says Putin's attempt to create a "so-called security corridor" along the Russian border and the Belgorod region has been thwarted.
He adds that Ukraine can respond even if the rumors that Moscow is planning another attack on the southern region of Zaporozhye come true.
He describes Russia's "creeping" victories as "tactical, local gains, not operational breakthroughs," such as capturing a major city.
"Basically, the enemy has not made any significant progress," says Sirski.
"The Kremlin's losses are three times greater than Ukraine's"
He points out that the Russian successes had an astonishing cost in human lives.
"The Kremlin's losses are three times higher than Ukraine's, maybe even more in certain directions." "The number of them killed is much higher," says Sirski.
He compares his battlefield tactics to those used by Russian commanders, "who are known for sacrificing huge numbers of infantry to gain 100 to 200 meters."
"It is very important for us to save the lives of our soldiers." "We don't defend the ruins to the death," says Sirski.
He emphasizes that he is not willing to "achieve goals at any cost" or to force his men into "futile attacks", because sometimes it is necessary to move to "more favorable positions".
F-16s would help.
Amid skepticism about Ukraine's prospects for an outright victory, Sirsky notes various positive developments.
"The F-16 planes would strengthen the air defense of Ukraine." They would allow Kiev to work more effectively against Russian cruise missiles and to accurately hit land targets. "However, there are limits to what the F-16s could achieve, as they would have to stay 40 kilometers or more from the front line because of the risk of being shot down by Moscow," says Sirski.
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