Oleksandr Shyrshyn

Commander of 47th SMB Shyrshyn, who criticised command for losses, has left his post The battalion commander of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade, Oleksandr Shyrshyn, has resigned. 14.08.25 20:29 16 686 70 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release

While we "continue to advance" in Sumy direction, we have difficult situation in Pokrovsk, - Shyrshyn The commander of the battalion of the 47th separate mechanised brigade "Magura", Oleksandr Shyrshyn, called for "right decisions" to be made to stabilise the frontline in the Pokrovsk sector. 12.08.25 10:01 16 310 71 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Control over Pokrovsk- Kostiantynivka road Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Battalion Commander of 47th SMB Shyrshyn reprimanded for statements about "stupid tasks"; found undisciplined Working group investigating combatant "Magura" Shyrshyn’s social media post finds him undisciplined. 16.06.25 19:29 16 957 74

I supported Kursk operation in its early stages, but in recent months I have had impression that they are trying to wipe us out, - Commander of 47th SMB Shyrshyn While performing missions in Kursk region and on the Ukrainian-Russian border, the battalion commander of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura", Oleksandr Shyrshyn, faced tasks that, by all accounts, were doomed to failure and exposed his personnel to a high probability of unjustified losses. 21.05.25 09:27 16 891 92 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release

General Staff will set up working group to investigate circumstances reported by commander of 47th SMB "Magura" Shyrshyn. By order of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a working group was set up to comprehensively examine the circumstances outlined in the post by the unit commander of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade on social media. 18.05.25 14:36 9 319 82 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release

Statement by commander of 47th SMB, Shyrshyn, requires official response from the High Command and the command. Further actions in Kursk should only be planned after after-action review - Butusov The statement by the commander of the 1st Battalion of the 47th Mechanised Brigade, Oleksandr Shyrshyn, about his desire to resign in protest against the incompetent decisions of the Ukrainian command in the Kursk region is an important event in the army and society. 18.05.25 08:08 21 037 221 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release

Commander of 47th SMB, Shyrshyn, submitted report on his dismissal due to "idiotic tasks" from command The commander of the battalion of the 47th separate mechanised brigade 'Magura', Oleksandr Shyrshyn, submitted a letter of resignation. He accused the command of "stupid tasks" and unjustified loss of life. 17.05.25 20:13 39 470 216 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release