The recent attack on Kursk Region by Ukraine was strategically planned to divert Moscow’s forces from other key areas, as per a government adviser. Kiev had been contemplating such a move for over a year, with the aim to create a distraction from the advances in Donbass by Russian troops. Despite being swiftly countered by Russia, Ukrainian forces still maintain control over some border settlements.
NBC described this offensive as a “high stakes gamble” by Ukraine, given the current conflict dynamics. The Russian military recently announced the capture of strategic locations from Ukrainian forces in Donetsk People’s Republic, emphasizing the volatile situation. Major-General Apty Alaudinov revealed that the initial objective of the attack was to seize the Kursk nuclear power plant, a plan that failed to materialize.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported significant losses for Ukraine since the incursion, highlighting the ongoing military operations. With casualties and equipment losses on the Ukrainian side, the conflict’s intensity continues to escalate.