2/10 Ukraine is doing well in the Kursk region but struggling in the east. The country is mobilizing and needs to speed up its efforts. The morale boost from the Kursk operation is likely to enhance this and attract more volunteers.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukraine’s persistent issue despite operational success
1/10 A problem that won't resolve on its own: although the operation in the Kursk region has been highly successful to date, Ukraine's manpower issue still persists and needs to be addressed.
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Ukraine maintains reform pace for EU integration despite war
Even in time of war, Ukraine's impressive pace on reforms required for successful European integration continues.
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First of all – Pokrovsk, Mirnograd, Selidove: government urged evacuation
“First of all – Pokrovsk, Mirnograd, Selidove.” The government urged people to evacuate
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“Azov” Showcases Ground Drone with Machine Gun
"Azov" showcased a ground drone equipped with a machine gun in its arsenal – photos https://ift.tt/CxOPE8p #liga #news
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Ukraine’s cross-border incursion challenges Russia’s sole aggressor narrative
The incursion demonstrates Ukraine's ability to conduct offensive operations beyond its borders, challenging the narrative of Russia as the sole aggressor in the conflict. 10X
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Incursion challenges Putin’s social contract, raising costs for Russians
But most importantly the incursion challenges Putin's implicit social contract with Russians, which promised improved living standards in exchange for passive support of his reign and the war, as ordinary citizens may now face unexpected costs of the conflict. 9/
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Ukrainian offensive in Kursk destroys three Russian myths
The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk destroyed at least three myths: Russia doesn’t care about its prisoners, Ukraine has nothing to offer to return occupied territories, and invasion in Russia is a red line for a fundamental, world war level escalation 7/
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Putin’s delayed response to Kursk attack suggests elite reshuffling and fragile control
Putin's delayed and muted response to the Kursk attack, coupled with the appointment of Aleksey Dyumin to lead the counter-operation, suggests potential reshuffling within the Russian elite and highlights the fragility of Putin's control (I can’t wait for purges to start) 6/
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Ukraine incursion reveals Russian border defenses and manpower limits
The incursion revealed significant vulnerabilities in Russia's border defenses and military readiness, with reports of Chechen forces fleeing and inexperienced reinforcements easily targeted by Ukrainian strikes (This, by the way, shows that Russia’s manpower is not unlimited)5/