Since 2022 the number of Russian tanks has "doubled" - from 1,700 to 3,500.Artillery systems have tripled, and armoured personnel carriers gone up from 4,500 to 8,900. "The enemy has a significant advantage in force and resources," Syrskyi

'I know we will win – and how': Ukraine's top general on turning the tables against Russia

Under him Ukraine lost territory in most densely fortified location and now battle for Pokrovs is open but don't worry he is winning

Since last autumn Ukraine's armed forces have been going steadily backwards.

Technically last time Ukraine captured new settlement it still holds was in November 2022 so more than a year ago

By way of example, he cited Russia's latest attempt to seize Kharkiv and the neighbouring province of Sumy. "It failed," Syrskyi said.

It would been beyond hilarious if 6 Russian brigades would had destroyed 30+ Ukrainian brigades but those 6 Russian brigades still slowly pushing out those 30+ Ukrainian brigades and even destroyed Ukrainian counteroffensive.

So amazing "cited"

Syrskyi sought to put recent setbacks in context. He described Russia's creeping victories as "tactical" ones – local gains rather than an "operational" breakthrough, such as the capture of a major city. "In principle, the enemy has not made any significant progress," he said.

Even bong journoid is mocking him

Syrskyi contrasted his battlefield tactics with those used by Russian commanders, who are known for sacrificing huge numbers of infantry troops to gain "100 to 200 metres".

This line is now hilarious after the story of Krynky how Ukraine send over 1000 of its marine to one direction road

Amid scepticism about Ukraine's prospect of achieving outright victory, Syrskyi noted various positive developments. F-16s would strengthen Ukraine's air defences. They would allow Kyiv to work more effectively against Russian cruise missiles and to hit ground targets accurately. However, there were limits to what F-16s might achieve, he stressed. They had to remain "40km or more" from the frontline because of the risk Moscow would shoot them down.

F16 very good they will help but they won't

Russia had "superior aviation" and "very strong" air defences.

He said Kyiv had a plan to get back Crimea, more than a decade after Vladimir Putin illegally annexed it. Was this really feasible? "It's realistic. Of course, it's a big military secret," the general said.

He sooner will be ambassador like Zaluzhnyy

One of Syrskyi's most pressing challenges is to find new recruits to replace Ukrainian soldiers who have been killed and injured.

Ukraine army suppose to be close to 2 millions Zelenskyy told they lost 19k-30k how hard is to replace those ?

The patriotic fervour that led many in spring 2022 to volunteer has worn off. The government recently reduced the conscription age from 27 to 25.

Syrskyi said that without mobilisation he could not create new reserves and brigades, which were needed as Russia multiplied its own land forces. "It's very important for us that all citizens of Ukraine fulfil their constitutional duty," he said. He urged Ukrainians living outside their country to take part as well.

Age requirements lowered by still not enough men ?

One initiative is taking shape in neighbouring Poland. Ukrainians abroad will soon be invited to join a new legion there. Training will take place in Poland itself, building trust between men and officers. Later the legion will transfer to the frontline. Syrskyi credited Zelenskiy with this "different approach".

Oh yeah those Ukrainian men that escape the country to not serve will now join an foreign legion to go hold new bakhmut

But they also forgot how he and Zelenskyy told defence line in Kharkiv were solid in April

But thanks to all the Reddit expert that told Russia can't build anything

Also artillery thing is extra painful to Ukraine since they losing more artillery than Russian and most European countries gave Ukraine like 50% of their artillery and U.S. also gave them big percentage so there no catching up in that direction.