Guys, what's going on near Kursk? They say Russians are being chased ?
Indeed interesting development. On surface another suicidal mission like the previous attempts. Russia has around 300k conscripts which it's not allowed to use Ukraine, but can definitely use on its own land, so PR move for next few days at great cost. Now let's see why Ukraine might need PR points now
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak announced during a national TV broadcast that the surprise incursion was launched to boost Kyiv's position in future negotiations with Russia, Telegram channel Country Politics reported.
The presidential adviser said Russian losses of territory, people and equipment will positively impact potential future negotiations with Russia in the war, launched by President Vladimir Putin in February 2022.
Heading into this winter with power cuts would be suicidal for Ukrainian leadership (and nothing good for EU), they risks full collapse and revolt from its citizens. So this is UA's last hurrah before they must start negotiations with Russia.