Putin’s Army Just Threw a Hail Mary in Kursk — And It’s About to Backfire

A Bold Start, a Faltering Middle — Heading Toward a Predictable Failure.

God, it feels like an eternity since I last wrote a frontline assessment. Lately, everything has been about politics, ceasefires, and negotiations — everything except the actual fighting. But the past 48 hours have brought significant developments that demand our attention.

Sensing the confusion within Ukrainian ranks — brought on by the abrupt halt in U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing — the Kremlin has ordered its units in Kursk to find a way to dislodge Ukrainian forces from the region. Their plan? Cut the H07 highway, the critical artery connecting Sumy (Ukraine) and Sudzha (Kursk Oblast, Russia). If successful, this move would sever a key supply route feeding Ukrainian troops operating in Kursk.

The Russian Strategy: Cut the Supply, Force the Retreat

The Russians made notable progress, managing to infiltrate the dense woodlands south of Sudzha — a move reflected in the latest DeepStateMap updates. It was a…