Ukrainian forces surge in Kursk region amid russian struggles
"Russian reinforcements are unable to repel the Ukrainian invasion," reports the "Financial Times." The newspaper cites Ukrainian soldiers participating in the offensive in the Kursk region.
Published recordings and Russian and Ukrainian reports from August 10 and 11 indicate that Ukrainian forces were advancing west and northwest in the Kursk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War, based on geolocation data.
The American institute also states that "Russian sources largely claim that Moscow's troops have stabilized the situation." However, photos and videos posted online indicate that the Ukrainian offensive is not losing momentum.
This information is also confirmed by reports from the "Financial Times." The newspaper spoke with Ukrainian military personnel participating in the operation in the Kursk region. The soldiers confirmed that despite the reinforcements, the Russians were unable to halt the Ukrainian advance. "We are going deeper," said Denys, a Ukrainian soldier who has rotated to Russian territory three times since the invasion began.
His unit was transferred to the area of operations from the eastern Donetsk region over a week ago. "We are confident of Ukraine's victory," said Kostyantyn, another soldier participating in the offensive. The soldier also added that the initial successes boosted his and his comrades' morale.
Ukraine's counteroffensive: The ultimate goal of the operation remains "unclear"
The "Financial Times" emphasizes that the goal of the Ukrainian operation "remains unclear." However, it is known that the most elite brigades currently available to Kyiv have been designated for its realization.
The operation, however, demonstrated that the Russian border is still poorly protected, which gave the Ukrainians a much-needed boost in positive energy and morale.
"Analysts suggest that Ukraine may want to use the Kursk offensive to improve its position in potential negotiations," the newspaper emphasizes.
