CinC Syrskyi discusses strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, drone capabilities with U.S. delegation

CinC Syrskyi discusses strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, drone capabilities with U.S. delegation

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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, briefed them on the frontline situation and discussed strengthening Ukraine’s capabilities in air defense, Deep Strike operations, drone systems, and training of Defense Forces personnel.

According to Ukrinform, Syrskyi reported this on Facebook.

“The enemy is reinforcing troops, continuing offensive operations, and increasing their intensity, carrying out missile strikes on residential areas that result in numerous civilian casualties,” the Commander-in-Chief emphasized.

Syrskyi noted that the parties discussed enhancing Ukraine’s capabilities in air defense, Deep Strike operations, drone systems, and personnel training for the Defense Forces.

“I reiterated that strengthening the defense of Ukrainian airspace, expanding our long-range strikes on enemy military targets, and holding and stabilizing the frontline are essential to undermining the enemy’s offensive capabilities, ultimately forcing them toward a just peace,” he said.

The Commander-in-Chief also recalled that Deep Strike operations have already proven effective in disrupting Russian military logistics and neutralizing their combat potential. “Operations against oil refineries aim to make the war increasingly disadvantageous for Moscow, thereby rendering it unprofitable for the enemy,” Syrskyi added.

He emphasized that another key area is cooperation in technology. “I am convinced that Ukraine’s unique combat experience and rapid innovation cycles will help scale mutually beneficial Ukrainian-American collaboration in the defense sector,” Syrskyi stressed.

Read also: CinC Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk front: Ukrainian forces strike Russian logistics, inflict heavy losses

The Commander-in-Chief expressed gratitude to his American colleagues and to the people of the United States for their unwavering support of Ukraine during one of the most challenging periods in our modern history.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Kyiv with U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to discuss further strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries.

Photo: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Facebook

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