Ukrainian The offensive on the Kursk region has caused intense discussions among military experts, and now this event is becoming the subject of close analysis.
This information was provided by the press service of The New York Times, reports URA-Inform.
< p>While the move itself appears bold and daring, many analysts interviewed by the aforementioned publication emphasize the significant risks and controversies associated with the operation.
Military experts believe that the Ukrainian command could have launched an offensive in the Kursk region as a diversionary maneuver, seeking to ease the pressure on its forces in key areas of the front. However, such an approach is questionable, especially given that the Russian army has significant reserves that allow it to support several fronts simultaneously.
Pasi Paroinen, an analyst with the Finnish Black Bird Group, sharply criticized the move, calling it “a gross waste of manpower and combat potential.”
In his opinion, from the point of view of operational and strategic benefits, this maneuver is not does not produce significant results, but only exacerbates the already tense situation of Ukrainian forces.
Rob Lee, a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, is also skeptical about the effectiveness of previous Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. In his analysis, he notes that these strikes did not have a significant impact on the course of hostilities, nor did they cause serious political consequences for the Russian leadership.
Lee expresses doubt that the offensive in the Kursk region will be able to achieve its goals goals. He emphasizes that it is unlikely that such an operation would force Russia to redistribute its forces, and this could negate all the efforts of the Ukrainian side.
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