Ukraine braces against largest Russian offensive since invasion — Syrskyi
Ukraine’s defense forces are currently holding off one of the most intense Russian offensives since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi. He made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Czech Armed Forces on Nov. 2.
He noted that the situation on the front remains challenging, and the intensity of the fighting demands a continuous replenishment of resources for Ukrainian forces.
Syrskyi also expressed gratitude to the Czech Republic for its initiatives in several critical areas, including coalitions aimed at enhancing artillery capabilities, armored vehicle support, as well as air defense and aviation coalitions.
Earlier, during a conversation with U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles Brown, Syrskyi reported that Russian forces are not relenting in their assaults across multiple fronts. He added that the Russians are leveraging air superiority and long-range fire capabilities, as well as holding a significant advantage in artillery ammunition.
On Oct. 30, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, in some areas along the front, the ratio of Ukrainian to Russian troops stands at 1 to 8, forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat from certain positions.
According to the German publication Welt, Russian occupying forces captured 470 square kilometers in eastern Ukraine in October. Estonian intelligence reported that last week alone, Russian forces occupied approximately 150 square kilometers in Donetsk Oblast.
On Nov. 1, Bloomberg also reported that Russia captured more territory in eastern Ukraine last week than during any other period in 2024 — over 200 square kilometers. The outlet’s sources indicated that Kyiv may face pressure to accept peace on unfavorable terms.
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