Ukr Springs a Trap! RU Kursk Counterattack Falters!

But here’s where it gets interesting – I believe this Russian counterattack is more of a desperate move than a well-planned offensive. The significance of this area is that it’s a pocket created by the SI River, which runs along a specific line. The Russians have been trying to build pontoon bridges to facilitate resupply, but the Ukrainians have been blowing them up, leaving the Russian forces isolated and unable to receive the support they need.

The Russians have now launched a breakout attempt, but it’s too late. The Ukrainians have been waiting for this moment, and they’ve launched a counterattack of their own. This puts the Russian forces in a tough spot, with Ukrainian troops on their front and rear, threatening to cut off their supplies and surround them.

I believe the Ukrainians had a plan to anticipate the Russians would try to create this pocket and then try to break out, and they’ve prepared to push into the Russian backfield. The ultimate goal is to contain the Russian breakout and potentially lure them in, stretching their forces thinner and then push them from behind. This is a sign of the Ukrainian’s commitment to maneuver warfare, which is not typically seen in attritional warfare. It also suggests that the Russians’ intelligence has been degraded, making it harder for them to disrupt Ukrainian attacks and react to changing circumstances. As we continue to follow this development, it’s clear that the Ukrainians are taking a creative and aggressive approach to counter the Russian invasion.