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Ukrainian Troops Involved in the Incursion into Russia Stated that they Entered Without Difficulty
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a bold new tactic has emerged, one that defies expectations and challenges the status quo. Ukrainian troops have ventured across the border, adopting a strategic symbol: a triangle painted or taped on the sides of their supply trucks, tanks, and personnel carriers. This simple geometric shape represents a daring offensive that has seized hundreds of square kilometers of Russian territory, restoring momentum and morale to Ukraine's war effort.
The Russian official overseeing the border region of Kursk has acknowledged the presence of 28 settlements now under Ukrainian control, prompting nearly 200,000 Russians to flee their homes. This cross-border incursion is no small feat, and it has captured the world's attention.
The planning behind this operation has been meticulous, as revealed by a soldier still in Russia. "The element of surprise worked," he says. "We entered easily with little resistance. On August 6, the first groups crossed at night in several directions." According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the goal is to target sites from which Russia can launch attacks on Ukraine and bring "a just peace" closer.
The soldiers involved in this operation are reticent, with most politely declining to speak. Some, however, express a sense of exhaustion, while others exude a renewed sense of purpose. One soldier notes, "We suppressed the enemy's means of communication and surveillance in advance to clear the way."
The impact of this incursion is evident on both sides of the border. Tens of thousands of civilians are being evacuated due to increased air strikes and fighting. Russian civilians, while not resisting, either react to the Ukrainian troops "sharply, negatively, or not at all," and some even attempt to deceive them about the positions of Russian forces.
The redeployment of Russian forces from the eastern front, including the Kharkiv, Pokrovsk, and Toretsk directions, suggests that this offensive has indeed forced Moscow to shift its focus. However, the soldiers on the ground report no slowdown in Russian advances yet.
The stakes are high, as illustrated by the new defenses being built on the outskirts of Sumy city. Ukrainian forces remain outnumbered by the Russian aggressors, requiring more towns under their control and additional reserves to maintain their hold on the captured Russian territory.
This counter-offensive could be a game-changer, potentially boosting Ukraine's position in any future peace negotiations. However, it could also push talks further away, as Vladimir Putin has promised a "worthy response" to the first capture of Russian territory since World War II.
As the world watches this unfolding story, one thing is clear: Ukraine's audacious incursion into Russia has shaken the very foundations of the conflict, and the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the region.
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