The operation has a military component: to force Russia to divert forces from other sectors, including the Avdiivka front, where Ukraine is in trouble, and the city of Vovchansk. Russia attacked here in May. The Kursk raid is a Ukraine's "mirror answer" https://t.co/puau3FPBVP
— Luke Harding (@lukeharding1968) August 7, 2024
It's too early to say if the #Kursk attack is a masterstroke, a costly operational failure, or something in between. Certainly, it took Moscow by surprise. It coincided with the arrival of F-16s. #Ukraine is seeking to regain the initiative and to shake the idea of gradual defeat
— Luke Harding (@lukeharding1968) August 7, 2024
I haven't seen or heard any official reaction from the White House on the events in the Kursk region yet, despite what's being reported by the Russian state media. Working to get more.
— Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) August 7, 2024
According to Ukrainian soldier of the 24th aidar batallion with callsign Osman, Russians bombed their own forces with guided bombs during the retreat in Sudzha. pic.twitter.com/m1UDxRZIO4
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) August 7, 2024
Essay Pro