Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Justified as Strategic Necessity, Says Commander

Ukrainian military leader Olexander Syrskyj explains the summer operation on Russian soil was a preemptive move to counter mounting threats.

Ukrainian Commander Olexander Syrskyj labeled the summer offensive in Russia’s Kursk region a necessary preemptive strike to disrupt Russian military plans.
The operation aimed to weaken Russian forces near Kharkiv, reduce pressure along the front line, and prevent a new front from opening in Sumy.
Syrskyj stated the offensive targeted areas with minimal Russian troop presence to maximize its impact on enemy capabilities.
Despite intensified Russian counterattacks, Ukraine maintains control of a significant foothold spanning several hundred square kilometers in Kursk.
Russia has simultaneously escalated its operations in Ukraine's Donetsk region, while reportedly receiving support from North Korean soldiers.