Russia Repels ‘Fool’s Crusade’ in Kursk Region as Ukraine Redeploys Troops to Donbass
One security analyst commented on Moscow’s discipline in maintaining “operational silence” as it moves to eject Ukrainian troops from its territory.
Volodymyr Zelensky surprised observers in early August when he announced that Ukraine had launched a risky incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. The maneuver began on August 6, but the incursion seemed to be more about political consumption in the West than a legitimate military strategy.
Security analyst Mark Sleboda, on Sputnik’s Fault Lines program, discussed how Russia significantly repelled Ukraine’s presence in the Kursk region in recent days.
The incursion, despite initial hype, was a strategic failure for Ukraine, resulting in the loss of troops and equipment. Sleboda highlighted the importance of Kiev’s propaganda war and discussed Russia’s successful counteroffensive in the region.
The article also sheds light on the role of Western intelligence agencies in portraying Ukraine’s offensive as a masterstroke while discussing the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.