Military insiders disclose the readying of forces for an assault in Kursk region
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the focus has been primarily on areas like Donetsk Oblast, Pokrovsk, and Kharkiv Oblast. However, recent reports suggest that Ukrainian forces are developing a potential offensive strategy in the Kursk region, located along the Ukraine-Russia border.
Despite this, detailed public information about Ukrainian forces' strategy or troop movements in Kursk and Sumy regions is scarce. As of mid-August 2025, available reports focus more on the overall conflict dynamics rather than specific tactics or deployments in these regions.
Russian forces, meanwhile, have been making moves. They have reportedly liquidated around five sabotage groups, totaling approximately 30 people, using artillery, rocket launchers, and mortars. The enemy aims to establish a stronghold in the Sumy region, bordering Russia.
Ukrainian forces have been pressing Russian infiltration bases near Dobropillya, with limited tactical advances east and southeast of Dobropillya by Russian forces. The exchange of bodies of soldiers killed in action on August 19, 2025, signifies the continued hostilities.
Russian forces have reportedly advanced near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, while Ukrainian forces advanced near Pokrovsk and Velykomykhailivka, but there is no mention of the Sumy or Kursk sectors in these reports.
Russian forces remain limited in operational maneuverability due to threats posed by Ukrainian drones. The Ukrainian army is sending small groups of soldiers to the railway tracks near the Novy Put settlement, but these groups are being eliminated due to detonation on previously laid mines.
A Ukrainian reconnaissance and sabotage group attempted to cross the border in the Tetkino village area of the Kursk region. Approximately 1500 troops, including Ukrainian soldiers and foreign mercenaries from Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, have been spotted in the border zone with the Russian Federation.
It's worth noting that the absence of detailed information about Ukrainian military strategies or troop deployments in Kursk and Sumy regions may reflect operational security, the fluidity of frontlines, or reporting limits. For more detailed, up-to-date tactical movements or strategies in these areas, one may need to refer to specialized military intelligence reports or monitoring agencies beyond these open-source assessments.
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