Oleksandr Syrskyi
Олександр Сирський
🇺🇦 UkraineActive
Role
Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces
Rank
Colonel-General
War Period
Feb 2024 – present
General Oleksandr Syrskyi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in February 2024, replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Born in Russia, he became a Ukrainian citizen after the Soviet collapse. Previously he commanded the Ground Forces and was responsible for the defense of Kyiv in 2022 and the Kharkiv counteroffensive. Known for a more aggressive offensive style, he authorized the Kursk incursion into Russian territory in August 2024.
Key Operations
- —Defense of Kyiv (tactical commander, February–April 2022)
- —Kharkiv counteroffensive (September 2022)
- —Kursk incursion into Russia (August 2024)
Notable
Syrskyi authorized Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast in August 2024 — the first time a foreign military had seized Russian territory since World War II.
Other Ukraine Commanders
Valerii Zaluzhnyi
ReplacedCommander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces
Kyrylo Budanov
ActiveChief of Military Intelligence
Mykhailo Drapatyi
ActiveCommander of Ukrainian Ground Forces
Volodymyr Zelensky
ActivePresident of Ukraine and Supreme Commander-in-Chief
Mykola Oleshchuk
ActiveCommander of the Ukrainian Air Force
Rostyslav Pavliuk
ActiveCommander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces
Oleksandr Tarnavskyi
ActiveCommander of the "Tavria" Operational-Strategic Group
Mykola Balan
ActiveCommander of the Air Force of Ukraine
Serhii Nayev
ActiveCommander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine (North)
Dmytro Marchenko
ActiveCommander of the Mykolaiv Garrison; later Deputy Commander of Ground Forces
Vasyl Maliuk
ActiveHead of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)
Viktor Horenko
ActiveCommander of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine (SSO)
Rustem Umerov
ActiveMinister of Defence of Ukraine
Oleksii Reznikov
ReplacedMinister of Defence of Ukraine
Oleksii Neyizhpapa
ReplacedCommander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine
Andriy Kovalchuk
ActiveCommander of Ukraine's Southern Operational Command
Oleksandr Pavliuk
ActiveCommander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces
Andrii Hnatov
ActiveChief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Yurii Sodol
DismissedFormer Commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine
Related Battles & Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Oleksandr Syrskyi?
General Oleksandr Syrskyi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in February 2024, replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Born in Russia, he became a Ukrainian citizen after the Soviet collapse. Previously he commanded the Ground Forces and was responsible for the defense of Kyiv in 2022 and the Kharkiv counteroffensive. Known for a more aggressive offensive style, he authorized the Kursk incursion into Russian territory in August 2024.
What is Oleksandr Syrskyi's role in the Ukraine war?
Oleksandr Syrskyi (Colonel-General) served as Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Ukraine side. Service period: Feb 2024 – present. Current status: Active.
What key operations was Oleksandr Syrskyi involved in?
Defense of Kyiv (tactical commander, February–April 2022). Kharkiv counteroffensive (September 2022). Kursk incursion into Russia (August 2024).
What is notable about Oleksandr Syrskyi in the context of the Ukraine war?
Syrskyi authorized Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast in August 2024 — the first time a foreign military had seized Russian territory since World War II.
Is Oleksandr Syrskyi still active in the Ukraine war?
Yes, Oleksandr Syrskyi is currently active as of the latest available data (period: Feb 2024 – present).