Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel-General Alexander Sirsky, made a working trip to the Sumy region in connection with the activation of Russian troops in the north direction. The visit of Syrsky to the units of the defense forces was due to the increase in the intensity of hostilities at this front, where Russia is trying to break through Ukrainian defense.
According to Sirsky, the main purpose of his trip was to assess the status of units and the organization of hostilities in Sumy region, which became one of the important areas of defense of Ukraine. He visited the Brigades of DShV, Marines, Territorial Defense and Mechanized Units working on the front.
The situation in Sumy region remains difficult because the enemy tries to displace Ukrainian troops and move fighting into the territory of the region. However, as Oleksandr Sirsky noted, the Armed Forces continue to defend themselves effectively, conducting counterattack and preventing the enemy from breaking into the territory of Ukraine. An important role in this is played by the system of providing hostilities, which was carefully analyzed and improved during the visit of the commander -in -chief.
Syrsky also stressed that according to the results of eight months of Kursk operation, Ukrainian troops have significant achievements, in particular, they caused severe losses to Russian troops. According to the data, during this period the total losses of the Russian army amounted to more than 55 thousand people, of which more than 22 thousand were irreversible. Another 31.8 thousand people were injured and more than 940 were captured.
Recognizing the sustainability and effectiveness of the Ukrainian units in the Kursk direction, Sirsky expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian soldiers who restrain the enemy on the northern border of Sumy region. He stressed that it was thanks to their courage that we managed to keep important positions and prevent the enemy's possible breakthrough.
“My respect for the soldiers in the Kursk direction for performance and sustainability. Thanks to you we keep the "sanitary area" in the territory of the aggressor country, blocking the enemy on the northern border of Sumy region, "-said Alexander Sirsky.
At the same time, he emphasized the importance of further offensives in order to win all fronts. Syrsky expressed confidence that there will be new offenses and victories to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure the stability and security of the country.
