According to the British magazine The Economist , Russian troops have already understood the tactics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Armed Forces) in the Kursk region and began to actively resist it. This led to a slowdown in the Ukrainian offensive in this Russian region.
The publication tells the beginning of the operation and its goals.
According to the magazine, Ukrainian statements about the threats of the invasion of the Russian Federation in the Sumy region were only information cover to justify the collection of troops to the borders of Kursk region.
The publication also writes that the "maneuver attack" used by the Armed Forces was similar to the tactics used by the Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov, the source in the General Staff of Ukraine reported.
"In the first five days, it was terribly effective", but with the loss of an element of surprise, Ukrainian achievements slowed down. Ukrainian soldiers who are fighting in the Kursk region say they are already beginning to see a different level of resistance. The losses grow. The Russians sat down the front with more prepared units, including marine infantrymen and special forces.
"They came up with how to fight, and they understand our tactics. But that does not mean that we do not understand their tactics," said Private Sergei from the 80th assault brigade.
"President Zelensky still insists on maximum promotion (deep into Russia - ed.), Says a source in the General Staff. But Syrsky careful, focusing on the expansion of flanks along the border to create more reliable defensive lines," the article reads.
In recent days, the Ukrainian contingent, which is 10-20 thousand soldiers, "seems to be focused on establishing control on the southern bank of the Seimas River northwest of Sudzh."
Initially, the purpose of the attack on the Kursk region was to distract troops from the Donbass and create a coin for future negotiations. At the same time, to raise conversations about freezing the conflict.
Russia wants to use the Ukrainian attack to deplete Kyiv resources, increasing the attacks in the Pokrovsky direction, says the publication.
