Uncertainty Surrounds Ukraine's Gains in Kursk, Say Intelligence Chiefs

British MI6 head Richard Moore mentioned that it is premature to predict the duration of Ukraine's hold in Kursk, Russia. CIA Director William Burns, speaking at the same London event, hailed Ukraine's Kursk offensive as a key tactical success.

The head of Britain's MI6 foreign spy agency Richard Moore stated on Saturday that it remains "too early" to determine how long Ukrainian forces can maintain their position in Kursk, a region in Russia where they have made recent advances.

Concurrent remarks were made by CIA Director William Burns at a Financial Times event in London, attended by Moore. Burns praised Ukraine's efforts in the Kursk area, describing the operation as a "significant tactical achievement."

The comments highlight the ongoing complexity and uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)