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Recent developments have seen Russian forces recapture much of Kursk, a city previously occupied by Ukraine. The offensive tactics employed by Russia in this massive campaign may provide vital insights into their military strategy. Notably, Ukrainian forces have also executed incursions into Russian territory, underscoring the fluidity of the battlefield.
Russian operations in Kursk leveraged several critical tactics:
- Specialized Forces Deployment: Spetsnaz units targeted crucial Ukrainian command and control nodes. Reports indicate they efficiently used drone technology for sabotage operations, disrupting communications and supply chains by destroying key infrastructures, such as communications antennas and bridges, leading to strategic advantages for the Russian assaults.