Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, speaking to the BBC for the first time since his dismissal in the summer, said Ukraine has stabilized the front and broken Russia's offensive capacity by killing large numbers of Russian soldiers. He said Russian casualties were six times Ukraine's, or 11 times when counting only deaths, though neither side publishes official figures. He noted that Russia seized only 61 square kilometres in the first six months of 2026, and the Institute for the Study of War also reported that Russia lost more territory than it gained in September. Syrskyi said former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov prioritised drones over essential frontline equipment such as unmanned ground vehicles, pickup trucks and motorcycles. He added that drones account for 80% of Russian losses.
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