Re: Ukraine's Curve Ball

On Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:34:00 +0200, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:

bargaining chip theory

The Kursk offensive has left Russia struggling to shore up its own
territory. Kyiv seems to have multiple goals with the assault, from
boosting morale after a torrid few months to stretching Russia's
resources. A Ukrainian presidential aide said the incursion aimed at
ensuring a "fair" negotiation process.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/18/europe/zelensky-kursk-incursion-second-bridge-intl/index.html

Without knowing that area, that destroying several bridges could
affect Putin's response, Ukrainian troop strength, etc., it would have
been speculation to suggest a bargaining chip initially.

Apparently, the land's geography is suited to being isolated when two
bridges are destroyed.  If so, then Putin's response is limited.  If
true, I'm surprised Russia overlooked this potential threat issue.

Whoever brainstormed this idea is an excellent military thinker.  I
would assume an Ukrainian person who knows the land geography.