2024-08-21 05:31:28
Ukrainian troops continue their offensive in the Kursk region. According to the latest reports, the 95th separate airborne assault brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has surrounded units of the 18th motorized rifle division of the Russian Federation in the Malaya Loknya area. This is reported by Russian media.
Before this, Ukrainian forces managed to capture a key road, outflanking the city, which made it difficult for Russian units to move.
Despite active support from aviation, artillery and drones, the Russian Armed Forces were unable to regain lost positions, and Ukrainian forces continue to advance.
In addition, it was reported that the 810th Guards Marine Brigade of Russia was defeated in the area of the village of Kauchuk, not far from the city of Lgov.
Earlier, “Kursor” reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ offensive on the Kursk region revealed the Kremlin’s priorities.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ offensive in the Kursk region clearly demonstrates that the Kremlin is increasing its emphasis on maintaining internal stability, relying on loyal personnel rather than professionalism.
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to tighten his grip on the security forces by appointing people he personally trusts to important positions. This is confirmed by the Kremlin’s response to Ukrainian actions in the Kursk region.
The appointment of presidential aide Alexei Dyumin to lead the “counterterrorist” operation in the region marks Putin’s reduced reliance on the General Staff and the Defense Ministry, underscoring his preference for appointing key confidants to lead critical operations.
According to Russian media reports, Dyumin is facing a conflict within the presidential administration, underscoring the growing tensions in the Kremlin.
In addition, there are rumors that FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov may resign in the near future, with Vladislav Menshchikov or Sergei Korolev being named as his likely successors. These personnel changes indicate that the Kremlin is increasingly relying on security officials with experience in counterterrorism and counterintelligence activities, seeing them as guarantors of regime stability.
“Kursor” also wrote about the conditions under which the Ukrainian Armed Forces should continue their offensive in the Kursk region.
According to journalists, Kyiv may have no other choice.