At 60 he makes 100 push -ups and almost does not sleep: what challenges the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces faces every day

Only the heroism and motivation of soldiers is not enough: the Ukrainian military is able to move forward, but they lack both reliable protection and shock. Oleksandr Syrsky talks not only about ATACMS and Taurus missiles, but also about light aircraft, drones-interceptors and 155 mm caliber shells-all this is necessary to restrain the enemy. "They aim almost all over - aerodromes, settlements, infrastructure.

So, of course, we need the supply of ballistic missiles to be able to repel the enemy," the commander explained. According to Alexander Sirsky, a protracted hacking on the part of the United States on the issue of strikes in Russia for a long time has shaken Ukrainian opportunities. Only after changing this policy, the situation, in particular Kharkov, began to change for the better.

But the path to this was long - the Armed Forces proved to partners that blows to the rear infrastructure of the Russian Federation could dramatically change the course of war. Against the background of another wave of attacks, when the Russian army produces hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles every day, each air defense system saves life. But it is not just about the defense - the Ukrainian army seeks to maintain the ability to attack.

Alexander Sirsky also recalled last year's operation - the first Ukrainian raid on the territory of the Russian Federation. According to him, it was a difficult but strategically important action. In particular, the Armed Forces were able to pull the enemy troops from the Eastern Front for a while, capturing up to 500 square miles. Although the territory was subsequently lost, a blow to the Kursk region is a significant part of Russian bombs and resources.

Some of these air strikes did not reach Kharkiv or the Dnieper. At the same time, the Ukrainians were first encountered with new technologies-fiber-optic drones and the presence of the North Korean military, which, according to Sirsky, did not yet engage in active fighting. The losses of the Russians in the operation, according to the General, reached more than 80,000 dead and wounded. It is worth noting that Ukrainian losses were significantly smaller.

Despite point success, the front remains extremely difficult. The maintenance of cities such as Pokrovsk was only possible thanks to systemic engineering defense: minefields, barriers and fortifications. In this area, according to Sirsky, Russia has lost up to a third of technology. But the main weakness is the mobilization reserve. Although men aged 25-60 years old, Ukraine tests a new model for younger - 18-24 years - with annual contracts, bonuses and departure permits.

But, as Sirsky recognizes, the program did not break through, since the main incentive is money. And here, he notes, Russia has the advantage. "Increasing payments could significantly change the situation," the commander says. It should be noted that this week, Alexander Sirsky turns 60 years old - formally is the retirement age for the military in Ukraine. However, he categorically rejected any hint of resignation. But he is not going to resign.

Even at the age of 60, he says he can make 100 push -ups without a break. Instead, his assistants assure that he is almost sleeping. According to him, he is motivated by "understanding of my personal role in the process of protecting our population, our citizens. And I understand what I have to do more and better. " In an interview, he said that even after many years, he was most comfortable with the infantry on the front line.

Assistants expect that he will spend his 60th anniversary, but Alexander Sirsky says that it is too early to say: "It depends on God," he said with laughter, "and on my president. " Recently, the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Sirsky stated that Ukrainian troops are holding back the promotion of the Russian army in key areas and do not allow the enemy to break through the defense.