In an interview with the BBC, Ukraine’s previous commander-in-chief said that by killing so many Russian soldiers, Ukraine had “broken Russia’s ability to advance” and stabilised the front line. In an exclusive interview, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi made the remarks for the first time since being abruptly removed from his position in the summer. In response to his dismissal, he disagreed with some who said he was too “old school” to lead Ukraine’s new, technologically sophisticated troops.
Additionally, he refuted claims made by soldiers who had fought under him in the past, who told the BBC that they were commanded to hold their positions despite being nearly surrounded by Russians, resulting in significant casualties. According to Syrskyi, Moscow’s total combat losses were six times greater than those of Ukraine. “If you count only dead, then it’s up to 11 times,” he said.
The death toll is not publicly disclosed by either Russia or Ukraine. Although it cannot be confirmed, the Ukrainian military claims to have inflicted record losses on Russian soldiers in September of this year. Since beginning its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia is thought to have lost almost 500,000 men, according to UK intelligence chiefs. According to the US-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, Ukraine may have lost as many as 150,000 soldiers by June 2026. He claims that the current standoff at the front is caused by this disparity in the death toll, technological advancements, and a policy of striking weak locations in Russia’s lines while restricting their advances in other areas.
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