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TexasTowelie

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Mon Aug 19, 2024, 03:02 AM Aug 19

Chaos, Costs, and Coercion: Ukraine's Three-Pronged Strategy in Kursk - William Spaniel



With more time passing, we now have a better understanding of what Ukraine's strategic goals are for its Kursk offensive. This video examines three different aims, all geared toward weakening Russia's hand in the war: gaining a coercive military advantage, sowing political chaos, and imposing long-run costs. We will examine the effectiveness of each strategy so far and whether Ukraine can continue the pressure.

0:00 Strategy and the Kursk Offensive
1:24 Shifting the Military Balance
8:21 Politically Damaging Russia
14:44 Imposing Costs on Russia
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Chaos, Costs, and Coercion: Ukraine's Three-Pronged Strategy in Kursk - William Spaniel (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 19 OP
Excellent, balanced info on the incursion. Wonder Why Aug 19 #1
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