General Mick Ryan: The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
https://mickryan.substack.com/p/the-battle-of-kursk-2024
Long analysis
The Ukrainian Armed Forces used a relatively new tactic when entering Kursk. They are using and deploying new units of “rangers” and conditionally new units trained according to a new scheme. This tactic was recently tested in Kharkov, and those who saw it, signaled. But it received no attention.
The enemy in his native areas first normally “blows” the sky from our eyes, using an aircraft-type UAV. Then, under a barrage, he brings out targeted electronic warfare equipment almost to the first line. Under the cover of targeted forces, electronic warfare brings out a huge number of its UAVs. Mavics on a non-standard basis with boards that shift the range. Guns and electronic warfare are useless.
Under an incessant barrage of high-precision FPVs that go in swarms, he reduces the distance to the positions. They enters and consolidates in empty dismantled trenches in small groups for 4-6 hours under the cover of UAVs. The reconnaissance line is moved forward and the pattern is repeated.
General Mick Ryan: Ukraine is continuing to push forward in #Kursk while also conducting a difficult defensive campaign in the Donbas. On the Russian side, the Russians are continuing to push on their main effort – the advance towards Pokrovsk – while seeking to redeploy forces from other areas to stem the advance of Ukrainian forces in Kursk. 1/19
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