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28 August 2024

Ukraine’s Special Operations Troops Sow Destruction in Russia

Doug Livermore

War is never a happy experience, but these must be satisfying days for Ukraine’s special operations forces soldiers. After the war stagnated into a largely static conflict, their role was restricted. Now they’re off the leash.

Kursk Oblast, just across the Ukrainian border, provided near-perfect territory for the cloak-and-dagger work of Ukraine’s veteran elite units. It is a key logistical hub and base of operations for Russian military activities in eastern Ukraine, is thinly defended by a Russian army that didn’t see the sucker punch coming, and houses vital railways, supply routes, and military installations.

By targeting Kursk, Ukrainian forces aim to stretch Russian defenses, forcing the diversion of resources from the frontlines in Ukraine to protect rear areas. This strategic pressure could weaken Russian positions, creating further exploitable vulnerabilities for Ukrainian forces.


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