Russia knew about Kursk region attack two weeks in advance but ignored data - Bloomberg
Photo: Putin and Gerasimov (Getty Images)
The Russian military command was aware of the preparations for an attack on the Kursk region. However, they did not inform President Vladimir Putin about it, Bloomberg reports.
According to a source close to the Kremlin, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and other high-ranking officials likely ignored intelligence warnings that Ukrainian soldiers were allegedly gathering near the border with the western Kursk region. They were informed of this two weeks before the fighting began in the Kursk region.
As a result, the defensive forces within Russia were caught off guard and did not offer much resistance to the alleged Ukrainian troops at the initial stage.
According to Bloomberg, despite these actions, Gerasimov is unlikely to be removed from his position anytime soon, as this issue is considered delicate.
Fighting in the Kursk region
In early August, active hostilities occurred in Russia's Kursk region. Allegedly, Ukrainian forces conducted a series of offensive operations in this area.
The city of Sudzha and its surroundings became the site of intense combat. There, Ukrainian troops reportedly carried out offensive operations, focusing on key strategic points.
Almost a day after the fighting began, Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to the events in the Kursk region by calling a meeting with military commanders. Later, Putin instructed that 10,000 rubles (116 dollars) be paid to residents of the Kursk region who leave the area.
Additionally, media reports began circulating that Ukraine had supposedly taken control of a gas metering station near Sudzha.
For more details on the situation in the Russian region, see the RBC-Ukraine material.
