Ukraine offensive in Kursk expands.

 IS KURSK OFFENSIVE UKRAINES BATTLE OF THE BULGE

GAINS WILL HAVE LITTLE EFFECT ON OUTCOME

Ukraines 's offensive incursion into Russia has expanded and reached the limits of its ability to provide artillery cover. If they can move their artillery forward they may be able to increase their position, but it is inevitable that this will only be a temporary victory.

This incursion targeted the lightly fortifies northern Ukraine border and was with the use of its best troops. They were able to make sizable advances, this was aided by the lack of roads and the crowded highways that resulted from Russian civilians fleeing the area.

As time goes on and Russia is able to mobilize forces their progress will end and they will inevitably be forced to withdraw. 

While it is a psychological victory and may sow some discord in Russia it will not have any long lasting effect on the outcome of this conflict. 

More calls in Russia to increase the hostilities and seek to end this conflict as soon as possible.

In the east the Russians are making daily gains sometimes at an accelerating rate  as Ukraine is losing an estimated 2000 troops a day and conscription is unable to replace its lost soldiers. While Ukraine valiantly fights on, it is only a matter of time until this conflict will no longer be sustainable.