AFU enters Kursk The move marked a turning point in the conflict, demonstrating the Ukrainian Armed Forces' ability to successfully conduct offensive operations even in a difficult year. The move, many say, not only boosted the morale of Ukrainian soldiers, but also had a positive impact on the mood among civilians.
URA-Inform reports this, citing a survey among Ukrainians by Reuters.
According to Olga Pavlovskaya, a resident of the Kyiv region, this move was “bold and significant” in maintaining optimism in society. After a long period of failure at the front, when many Ukrainians began to lose faith in success, such actions restored hope.
The recent successes in the Kursk region have caused a positive response among Ukrainian soldiers who took part in the operation. One of them, a deputy and Ukrainian Security Service officer Roman Kostenko noted that the offensive was a “long-awaited victory” that brought success both internationally and domestically, showing that Ukraine had seized the initiative. However, he also stressed that the operation was not without losses and resistance from the enemy.
Not everyone shares the optimism about the invasion of the Kursk region. War veteran Yaroslav Mandel believes that the operation is more of a demonstrative nature and could weaken defense of Ukraine on the eastern front, where Russian troops continue their active offensive.
It is worth recalling that the Russian Federation is advancing towards Pokrovsk. Details about the evacuation are known.