Ukrainians they attacked unexpectedly in the Kursk Oblast, Russia, on August 6. In the following days, there was also information that soldiers attacked the second region – part of the Belgorod Oblast.
Kiev's move on the international arena initially caused surprise, and President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted that the attack on Russian territory was part of a plan to end the war started by Russia.
Zelensky pointed out that apart from the key one the importance of activities in the Kursk Oblast Also important are: Ukraine's strategic place in the security infrastructure, a package of actions forcing Moscow to end the war through diplomacy, and economic issues.
Ukraine's attack in the Kursk Oblast is a “bargaining chip” in the war
Although Zelensky recently emphasized that “Ukrainian forces are exerting pressure enough pressure on Russian troops in the Kursk Oblast”, the situation remains uncertain. The Russians announced on Wednesday that they allegedly they recaptured two towns in the region: Novaya Sorokhina and Pokrovsky. The Russian Ministry of Defense also announced further attacks on Ukrainian units.
Taking into account the fact that the attack in the Kursk Oblast is not only a fight for a piece of territory, but also a fight for Ukraine maintaining a kind of “bargaining chip” in the context of the end of a full-scale war, the Russians' reports may be for Kiev particularly disturbing.
Especially since the media reports that time is not on the side of the authorities in Kiev. It is enough to remind at least about postponed date of the key summit in Ramstein for Ukrainewhich was to take place in Germany on October 11-12. First, US President Joe Biden canceled the visit due to Hurricane Milton, then it was announced that the meeting would not take place on the original date.
The war in Ukraine and the attack in Russia. How long will the soldiers last?
As Bloomberg reports, citing the findings of American officials, it is estimated that Ukraine will be able to keep the areas acquired in Russia for at least several months.
According to the agency's information, the help of allies is crucial for the capabilities of Ukrainian soldiers in the Russian oblast. The military will now be provided with security “more stable” deliveries artillery ammunition.
US officials also said that so far the Ukrainians They did not encounter any delivery problems in the Kursk area because “the Russians carried out only limited counterattacks.” Instead, the occupiers were to focus on the offensive in eastern Ukraine.
Sources: Bloomberg, Interia