Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov has labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to launch an offensive in the Kursk region as a grave error.
A Dishonorable End
In an interview with Lenta Dzhabarov argued that this move has potentially jeopardized Ukraine's strategic position.
Dzhabarov described the attack on Kursk as a major tactical mistake. He pointed out that Zelensky has committed Ukraine's only remaining reserves to this new front, reserves that had previously been held back from combat.
According to Dzhabarov, this shift in focus has left Ukraine exposed, as it continues to face setbacks on other fronts.
"We are making steady progress in the Donetsk region and advancing on the eastern front and in Zaporizhzhia," Dzhabarov stated.
He expressed hope that the Russian forces will maintain their momentum and ultimately force a "dishonorable end" for Zelensky's administration.
Streched Forces on Both Sides
This criticism follows reports from The Guardian, which suggested that Ukraine's strategy to divert Russian forces from the eastern front by attacking Kursk has not yet achieved its intended results.
The Ukrainian offensive has led to a situation where their forces are stretched between the Kursk front and the Donetsk region. This has created a risk of operational disruption, as the Ukrainian military struggles to manage multiple fronts simultaneously.
The attack began on August 6 and has seen Ukrainian troops actively engaging Russian defenses. Reports indicate that Ukraine has deployed approximately 6,000 soldiers to the Kursk region, with an additional 4,000 stationed as support in the Sumy region. In response, Russia has reportedly moved over 20,000 troops to bolster its defenses.
The offensive has prompted extensive evacuations, with nearly 3,000 civilians from border areas being relocated to safer zones
