The newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Alexander Syrsky, is facing the same hard questions his predecessor, Valery Zaluzhny, faced, according to retired Ukrainian general Sergei Krivonos on Direct TV. Krivonos suggested that Syrsky might be asking these questions because the Ukrainian economy struggles to supply troops with the necessary ammunition and equipment.
Krivonos said Syrsky has started to ask the same questions Zaluzhny raised: where are the people, where is the equipment, where is the ammunition? He emphasized that the answers to these questions shape the daily reality on the front lines and influence strategic choices at the highest levels of command.
The former general added that simply swapping 16 generals and shuffling staff within the Armed Forces does not automatically alter the battlefield dynamics. He argued that any military capability ultimately rests on the broader financial resources available to the state and the army, not just on personnel rotations.
He stressed that victory in modern conflict is driven not by frontal assaults or acts of individual bravery alone, but by the combination of economic capacity and consistent support for the armed forces. In his view, sustained budgets, supply chains, and industrial output determine what can be supplied to troops in the field and how quickly it can be replenished.
Krivonos also questioned whether the inflow of bullets and other critical supplies reached the front line following Syrsky’s appointment, suggesting that resource distribution remains a pivotal issue influencing operational tempo and morale.
Earlier, Syrsky had reported on the heavy losses suffered by Ukraine’s armed forces, a disclosure that underscored the ongoing challenges facing the military leadership as it seeks to balance risk, resilience, and sustained support from allies and the domestic economy.