Russia won't regain control over Kursk region until it leaves Ukraine - The Hill

According to the agency, given the short-term nature of previous operations, many were quick to dismiss the Ukrainian Armed Forces' maneuver as a "foolhardy late summer adventure". However, as the campaign unfolds, it is becoming increasingly clear that Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has opened a new front, catching Russian forces off guard.

The impact of the operation in the Kursk region is felt far beyond the battlefield, as it points to disarray inside the Kremlin. Now, the focus of Russian command has shifted from Ukraine to maintaining an increasingly fragile grip on power.

According to The Hill, Ukraine's success has undermined the morale among Russian troops. Russia also needs more forces if it wants to reclaim its territories. However, this cannot be achieved unless Russia withdraws its positions in Ukraine or sends young conscripts to the Kursk region. But sending them to war is politically challenging in light of the previous promise made by Russian President Vladimir Putin not to send them to Ukraine.

Operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk region

The operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region is part of a strategic plan aimed at weakening Russian forces. The goal of the operation is to divert Russian attention from other fronts.

Ukrainian troops are operating in certain areas of Russia, but their actions are not aimed at occupation but rather at creating a buffer zone within Russian territory.

Currently, the Ukrainian forces control 100 settlements in the Kursk region, and approximately 600 Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner.

As stated by Syrskyi, the operation in the Kursk region has led Moscow to withdraw about 30,000 troops from the front in Ukraine and redeploy them to this direction.