What Russia’s Defensive Lines Tell Us about Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive

Check out my book “How Ukraine Survived“: You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.) Russia has begun constructing defensive lines in the Kursk region to stem Ukraine’s offensive there. That this is happening is not surprising. However, the location of the lines is informative of what Russia’s plans are. Today, we explore why Russia is prioritizing the Eastern Front and what its additional risks are in Kursk as a consequence. 0:00 The Lines Are Forming 0:38 How Far Back Should You Put a Defensive Line? 3:46 Where Did Russia Place Its Lines? 7:13 How the Eastern Front Influenced Russia’s Decision 12:33 Will Russia’s Gambit Work? The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Media licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 (): By IAEA Imagebank: Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (): By :