This sounds like a coping argument It is not true that Ukraine has pulled the best fighters. There are some, but many of the best brigades are involved elsewhere. There are also many fresh brigades. So, if anything, the offensive shows the increase Ukraine capabilities

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The capture of Russian soldiers, including Chechen fighters, may provide Ukraine with valuable intelligence and leverage in future negotiations Ukraine has pulled off an amazing stunt that has strengthened its position significantly 9/

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The Russian response to the Kursk incursion appears disorganized, with delayed reactions from key figures like Ramzan Kadyrov and conflicting information about troop deployments and casualties 8/

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Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Chechen 'Akhmat' battalion, refutes accusations of retreat, stating, 'Akhmat cannot defend the entire 400 km border. Ukrainian forces advanced where our units were not present 7/

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In an unprecedented move, Russia has initiated prisoner exchange negotiations following Ukrainian advances in the Kursk region, Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets 4/

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Russia's border defense in Kursk relies heavily on conscripts and junior contract soldiers, lacking the professional units typically deployed to front-line combat zones. The battle hardened Russian reinforcements from the East of Ukraine are still en route to Kursk 5/

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The Independent reported that about two thousand Russian soldiers surrendered during the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region 3/

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Ukrainian forces claim control over 82 settlements in Russia's Kursk region, establishing their first military administration in occupied Russian territory 2/

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Russian conscripts in Kursk are surrendering en masse, citing fear of Ukrainian heavy armor, a lack of air defense, and complete abandonment by Kadyrov’s forces. Estimates suggest that up to 2,000 Russian soldiers have been captured by Ukraine 1/

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It seems she is weakening Pokrovsk to launch Kursk. This is surprising.
Otherwise, I understood that Ukraine would bend the knee in 2024 to relaunch an action in 2025. I don't know if it's better but it was the alternative.

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