Over 715 thousand Russian soldiers on the front. Here is General Syrski's report to NATO

Russia is currently using armed forces totaling over 715,000 in its war against Ukraine. soldiers – said on Thursday the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrski, at a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in a videoconference format.

“In a speech to my colleagues from the Alliance, I talked about the operational situation on the front, which remains difficult. (…) To continue the war against Ukraine, Russia uses combined armed forces totaling over 715,000. people. Russia also does not stop missile and air attacks on key objects of our economy, primarily the energy sectortrying to influence Ukrainians behind the scenes through darkness and cold,” Syrski wrote on Facebook.

According to the general, despite peace initiatives and the efforts of Ukraine's partners, Russia does not give up on continuing the war of aggression and achieving its main strategic goal – the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.

Syrski also informed his colleagues from NATO countries that The most important thing for Ukraine now is to strengthen its air defense. “The significant deficit of air defense means does not allow us to fully protect the civilian population and critical infrastructure facilities,” he emphasized.

The general presented the meeting participants with a specific list of needs of the Ukrainian troops and expressed gratitude for consistent support in the fight against an overwhelming enemy. “The Ukrainian Armed Forces appreciate all currently available instruments of cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance,” Syrski assured.

“I emphasized that it was ours Creating conditions for a just peace by strengthening our military capabilities should remain a priority. I took this opportunity to invite the NATO Military Committee to visit Ukraine this year,” the general concluded.

From Kiev Iryna Hirnyk (PAP)

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