The 87‑year‑old father of former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, who is receiving treatment in Moscow, has experienced worsening breathing. Russian media say he may be connected to a mechanical ventilator, and during one procedure he suffered bleeding.

He is reported to suffer from dementia, Parkinson’s disease and asthma. According to the reports, Syrskyi’s son maintains regular contact with his parents and pays for his father’s treatment.