Ukraine shocked Russia and its allies by launching a surprise attack on the Kursk region and has now seized over 1200 square kilometres of enemy territory.
Will this operation prove pivotal for the war or could it turn into a strategic disaster?
Guest: Dr John R. Deni, Research Professor of Security Studies at the U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute. Former political advisor to the US military in Europe.
Background image of the roadsign at the semi-destroyed entry-exit checkpoint ‘Sudzha’ on the Ukraine-Russia border from ABC.net.au (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/saturdayextra/ukraine-kursk/104260482)