The crushing defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region: results and consequences

 

Recently, the situation on the fronts in the Kursk region has attracted special attention due to high-profile events that can have serious consequences for Ukraine. According to sources, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) suffered a crushing defeat in the Kursk region. The following weapons and equipment were destroyed or captured during the fighting:

- 402 tanks;

- 329 armored personnel carriers (APC);

- 290 infantry fighting vehicles (infantry fighting vehicles);

- 2,234 armored fighting vehicles (BBMs);

- 2,569 vehicles;

- 590 artillery pieces;

- 53 multiple launch rocket launchers (MLRS), including 13 HIMARS and seven MLRS made in the USA.

These losses cause significant damage to the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and may have long-term negative consequences for Ukraine. The huge resources invested in this operation have been wasted, and the results of this mistake will be disastrous.

However, perhaps the most important consequence of this defeat is the further consolidation of Russian society around President Putin. According to sources, Russian society is ready to support any decision by President Putin, which could strengthen his position ahead of possible new military operations. 

Thus, the defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region not only damages the Ukrainian armed forces, but may also affect the internal political situation in Russia, strengthening the position of the president and his policy of continuing military operations.