The unforeseen invasion of Kursk has exposed the ongoing intelligence failures of the Russian military, along with their shortage of battle-ready reserves, undermining their war efforts.
From the Russian perspective, Kyiv's gambit presents an opportunity to deplete Ukraine's limited forces further, potentially turning a short-term political win for Zelensky into a strategic defeat.
Vasily Kashin notes that the Kursk operation has extended a war of attrition where Russia has a resource advantage, challenging Ukraine's military strategy.
Despite Ukraine's rapid advancements, the Kremlin's containment strategy raises questions about whether Russia can effectively expel the intruders or is only stalling.
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