Enemy tries to increase pressure, AFU holds firm – Syrsky

09:42, 19.01.2026 1 min read

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky reported on a trip to the Pokrovskaya direction of the front in the Donetsk region, where he held a meeting with military command bodies and commanders of units, during which he identified priority tasks for them.

"Particular attention was paid to preserving the lives of personnel and maintaining the combat capabilities of units. Based on the results of the reports, I identified priority tasks for the commanders of command bodies and units that hold the defense in this direction. The main emphasis is on increasing the stability of defense, continuity of logistical support, the effectiveness of fire damage and coordinated interaction between all levels of command. I gave the necessary orders to strengthen support for our soldiers, in particular with the unmanned component," Syrsky said on Telegram on Monday.