Russia appears to have launched initial major counterattack against Ukraine in Kursk
Russian forces appeared to drive a wedge into Ukrainian lines, analysts said
A prominent pro-Ukrainian military blogger, Serhiy Sternenko, confirmed Russia has launched a major counterattack and that the situation is dangerous for Ukraine.
Russia has regained parts of its territory from Ukraine after the country launched a surprise ground assault in Kursk in August, according to state media citing a senior Russian commander.
Now Russia is striking back with a major counter-offensive that has taken control of 10 settlements, according to Major General Apti Alaudinov, who commands Chechnya’s Akhmat special forces.
Ukraine burned through a lot of weaponry, equipment & best troops in its Kursk offensive. None of which they couldn’t afford to lose for what purpose/strategy?
The end result may very well be similar to the German 1944 Christmas Ardennes counteroffensive.
The Kursk gamble has allowed the Russians to push further West in the Donbass. Major supply hub Pokrovsk is endangered.