Ukrainian forces descend on Belgorod in fresh attempt to break Russian border

“The Russians will have to look south [towards Belgorod], putting them off balance, while they’re trying to reinforce Kursk. Ukraine launching such attacks means they understand manoeuvre warfare. Currently, Ukraine’s objective seems to grab as much Russian land as possible to have a better negotiating position, as well as to divert Russian forces from eastern Ukraine and create a buffer zone,” Natia Seskuria, an associate fellow at RUSI, added. “Cross-border attacks into the Belgorod region seem to be a part of this strategy.”