Putin will try to counterattack in Kursk region, but it will be difficult - CIA
Illustrative photo: Russian forces will attempt a counterattack in the Kursk region (Getty Images)
Russia might attempt a counteroffensive in the Kursk region. The aggressor aims to regain control over its territories, states Deputy CIA Director David Cohen.
Cohen expects Russian President Vladimir Putin to carry out a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, but it will be a tough battle for Russia.
The CIA deputy director added that Ukrainian forces intend to maintain control over the Russian territory for "some period of time."
He also noted that the Kremlin leader will have to deal with the consequences after Russia lost control over part of the Kursk region.
Situation in the Kursk region
Russian forces continue to lose control over territories in the Kursk region. According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukrainian defenders control 100 settlements and nearly 1,300 square kilometers in the Kursk region.
At the same time, the general noted that the Russian army had redeployed about 30,000 soldiers from Ukraine to the Kursk region.
Military-political analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko from the Information Resistance group explained in a comment to RBC-Ukraine's YouTube channel that the Russian forces will try to stabilize the frontline in the Kursk region.
However, he added that this will likely not succeed in the Glushkovo district, which will most probably remain under the control of Ukrainian defenders.
