Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Details Three 2025 Offensives, Two Staged Inside Russia

Ukraine's Defensive Forces Operations in 2025

According to Главком: Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has detailed three offensive operations carried out by Ukraine's defense forces in 2025. Two of these operations were conducted on the territory of the Russian Federation, specifically in the Belgorod and Kursk regions. The third operation was executed on the Dobropillia axis. Syrskyi noted that these actions disrupted the enemy's plans to seize the Donetsk region and establish so-called buffer zones. These strikes represent a significant strategic shift, demonstrating Ukraine's capacity to take the fight across the border.

Frontline Status and Ukrainian Military Tactics

As of early February, the active frontline extends approximately 1,200 kilometers. Over the past day, 152 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 80 airstrikes, dropped 197 guided aerial bombs, and deployed 6,235 kamikaze drones. Furthermore, 3,044 artillery strikes targeted Ukrainian settlements and military positions, 65 of which were from multiple launch rocket systems.

Oleksandr Syrskyi also emphasized that on certain sections of the front, Ukrainian units are on the offensive in roughly a quarter of all combat clashes. Their goal is to keep the enemy under constant pressure, inflict losses, and prevent any forward advance. According to him, this tactic is already yielding results, as the adversary achieved no significant operational successes in January. This approach counters Russia's attempts to seize the strategic initiative.

These offensive operations demonstrate an intensification of combat activity by Ukraine's Defense Forces and their capability to conduct attacks on enemy territory.

Oleksandr Syrskyi

The described actions may indicate a shift in the tactical approach of Ukrainian forces, aimed at pressuring Russian troops and securing control over key territories. In the context of a protracted war, such operations could prove decisive for the future course of the conflict.