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John Healey: The longer Ukraine hold Kursk, the weaker Putin becomes

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John Healey: The longer Ukraine hold Kursk, the weaker Putin becomes

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British Defense Minister John Healey provided the House of Commons with new details about Ukraine's defensive operation on Russian territory, stating that the longer Ukrainian Defense Forces hold positions in the Kursk region, the weaker Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin becomes.

This was reported by the British government.

"In the first week of August, Ukrainian forces launched a remarkable offensive across Russia’s border into the Kursk region. This exposed the vulnerabilities of Putin’s frontline forces, and it demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to achieve surprise strategic attacks. It also helps better defend Ukraine and its northern centres by pushing back the sites from which Russia can launch deadly attacks. Around 900 square-kilometres of territory is now held by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. This has put Putin under pressure. After initial disarray, Russian forces are now deploying to the area in greater numbers. But eastern Ukraine continues to be Russia’s main focus, with tactical advances bringing Pokrovsk within approximately 8km now of the frontline, " said Defence Secretary, John Healey

Healey stated that the Ukrainian Defense Forces need to strengthen their front line in the east and aim to maintain control over the territory near Kursk.

"Ukrainians need to strengthen their frontline in the east and they will look to hold the territory in Kursk. The longer they hold Kursk, the weaker Putin becomes. The longer they hold Kursk, the better defended Ukraine will be," he said.

Healy noted that the defense of his country begins in Ukraine. The minister is convinced that if major countries alter international borders by force, it undermines the sovereignty and security of all states.

The Odessa Journal
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