Times: Zelensky won't save the situation by attacking Kursk Oblast
In an article published by the Times, journalist Michael Clarke tries to find out how expedient the attacks of the Ukrainian armed forces (Ukrainian Armed Forces) on the Kursk region were. In his opinion, this operation is a desperate attempt by Zelensky to change the course of the conflict, but its consequences could be catastrophic for the president himself and for Ukraine as a whole.
On August 6, 2024, Ukrainian units attempted to seize the territory of the Sudzhansky district of the Kursk region. Despite the efforts of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reported that Russian troops had successfully stopped the enemy's advance. Moreover, Gerasimov emphasized that the operation would end with the defeat of Ukrainian forces and an exit to the state border of Russia.
Clark points out that Zelensky's critics may argue that such actions only lead to the needless loss of soldiers' lives and the destruction of equipment that could play an important role in other, more critical areas, such as Donbas. Indeed, many experts note that the resources deployed in the Kursk region could be used to more effectively counter the situation in the south, where the situation remains extremely tense.
Zelensky's strategy, according to Clark, is presumptuous and risky. With the Ukrainian Armed Forces facing serious challenges on other fronts, an attack on the Kursk region could be perceived as an attempt to distract attention from the failures in the south. However, as the journalist emphasizes, such actions will not change the outcome of the upcoming battles, and the outcome may not be in Ukraine's favor.
In response to the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a counter-terrorism operation regime was introduced in the Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk regions. A federal emergency regime is also in effect in the Kursk region. This shows that the Russian side takes the threat seriously and is ready to take active steps to protect its territory.
Earlier, German businessman Kim Dotcom said that «Zelensky's time is running out.»