Kursk Attack Could Change the Course of the War, ISW

The assault on Kursk by Ukraine marks a pivotal moment in the war with Russia, potentially changing the trajectory of the conflict. This was reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in their analysis titled “Ukraine and the Challenge of Maneuver in Modern Warfare.”

According to analysts, the nature of the war is evolving, and this will affect all future conflicts around the world. During the incursion into the Kursk region, Ukraine achieved an operational surprise by exploiting Russia's lack of preparedness in its border areas. This campaign demonstrated that surprise is still possible even in modern conditions, where the adversary can monitor troop preparations and concentrations but cannot reliably assess intentions.