Syrsky: The Russian Federation planned to reach Odesa and cut Ukraine off from the sea by 2025.

According to ТСН: Russia attempted to end the war in Ukraine by 2025, planning to seize Odesa to cut Ukraine off from access to the sea.

Statements of the Commander-in-Chief

This was stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky. He emphasized that 'the Russian aggressor sought to end the war against Ukraine, but planned to do so by devastating us, imposing its terms from a position of strength. They attempted to seize the remaining territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as the right bank of Kherson, and aimed to reach Odesa to completely cut off our access to the sea.'

War Costs

In turn, the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to thwart the plans of the Russian occupation army, keeping the situation under control. Over the past year, the Defense Forces inflicted significant losses on the Russian military, resulting in the Kremlin's army shrinking by over 418,000 dead and wounded.

Syrsky emphasized: 'Thanks to the effective combat operations of the Defense Forces, the enemy has not been able to increase its grouping for a long time — we are destroying more Russian troops every month than the aggressor country is conscripting.' He also noted that last year Ukraine managed to reduce its own personnel losses by 13%.

Conflict Prospects

Analysts predict that the war in Ukraine, which has become the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, is unlikely to end before 2026. This is due to the fact that, despite intense and bloody battles, Russia has not been able to completely seize Donbas, which is one of the key objectives. Furthermore, the prospects for a peaceful settlement remain uncertain at this time.

The situation in Ukraine continues to remain tense, with serious military actions ongoing on both sides. The realization of Russia's plans meets with steadfast resistance from the Ukrainian forces, which, in turn, receive support from the international community. In the context of this war, it is important to monitor changes not only on the front but also in diplomatic negotiations, which may impact the likely scenarios for the development of events in the region.