Ukraine Conducted Kursk Operation Secretly, Western Allies Not Notified, Zelensky Confirms

Aug 19, 2024, 07:47 PM

Ukraine's recent military operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast was conducted without prior notification to Western allies, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The operation, led by Ukraine's top commander Aleksandr Syrsky, was planned in July amid pressure from Russia's offensive in Donbas. Syrsky shared plans only with a few officials and President Zelensky. Zelensky stated that the secrecy was necessary to prevent leaks and avoid foreign influence, as many would have considered the operation unrealistic and a breach of Russia's 'red lines'. The world only learned of the operation after it occurred, highlighting Ukraine's strategic decision to maintain confidentiality.