Some observations + analysis by @konrad_muzyka:
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) August 8, 2024
-Ukrainians entered Kursk with elements of at least 4 brigades: 22nd, 93rd, 80th, 82nd
-similarities to 2022 Kharkiv offensive in which Gen. Syrsky was involved
-surprise attack on poorly manned Russian lineshttps://t.co/6MK2G0MnRF
Residents who were forced to leave their homes in the Kursk region will be paid 10,000 rubles ($115) each, Putin said. pic.twitter.com/wb2oo2xB7o
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 8, 2024
What Russia is unlikely to do is invoke the CSTO's collective defense clause (Art. 4), as this (1) would demonstrate the weakness of the Russian military on its own territory and (2) ultimately jeopardize the CSTO's reputation if no member state steps forward to support Russia.
— Dionis Cenușa (@DionisCenusa) August 8, 2024
What people fail to understand is that Kursk is in Ukraine's natural sphere of influence. pic.twitter.com/2jvCaA1mTx
— Seva (@SevaUT) August 8, 2024
According to Voenkor Kotenok Z-blogger, Ukraine is actively using helicopters on Russian soil already.
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) August 8, 2024
"In the area near Sudzha, enemy helicopters have been spotted entering Russian airspace. They are being used for transporting personnel, ammunition, and evacuating wounded… pic.twitter.com/EEimkPI1WA
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