Ukrainian forces, conducting an operation in the Kursk region of Russia, influenced the course of the war. According to the commander of the Airborne Forces, Oleg Apostol, their actions prevented the enemy from attacking the Sumy region, forcing them to defend on their own territory.
In response to the actions of the Ukrainian troops, the enemy was forced to deploy additional forces and introduce reserves to the Kursk region to hold back the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This led to the concentration of approximately 60,000 military personnel in the Kursk region.
The Kursk operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is a story that Russia will never erase. It has raised Ukraine's image in the world, remarked a military officer who was awarded the Hero of Ukraine star for this operation.
Important lessons were learned from the Kursk operation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that the world must stop fearing Putin and also believe in Ukraine's luck and victoriousness. Additionally, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskiy, reported that the occupiers lost over 77,000 servicemen during this operation.
This news highlights the importance of strategic victories of the Ukrainian forces on enemy territory and also shows the influence of such operations on the overall course of the war.