Analysts at the United States-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) emphasized that operational security was critical for Ukraine's surprise offensive, allowing better tactical advantage and unpredictability.
Karolina Hird of ISW noted that the recent offensive reveals vulnerabilities in Russia's borders, potentially altering Russian domestic sentiments towards the war over time.
Hird remarked that the current military actions, as unexpected as they seem, might cause long-term discontent among the Russian populace who previously were largely indifferent.
Kyiv's forces have reportedly taken over a thousand square kilometers in Kursk, outpacing Russian territorial gains in Ukraine over the past eight months.
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