Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion: Western Intelligence Collaboration Revealed

Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region, reported by Izvestia, involved intelligence collaboration from the U.S., UK, and Poland. The operation aims to create a buffer zone and weaken Russia’s military. The Foreign Intelligence Service claims the units trained in the UK and Germany, although evidence is not provided.

Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region was reportedly carried out with intelligence support from the United States, Britain, and Poland, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia, which cited Russia's foreign intelligence agency.

The large-scale strike, occurring on August 6, marks the most significant invasion of Russia since World War II. Ukraine's objective is to establish a buffer zone and sap Russia's military strength. The Foreign Intelligence Service reported that the operation was orchestrated with intelligence from the U.S., UK, and Poland, with Ukrainian units training in the UK and Germany.

The Foreign Intelligence Service claims to have "reliable information" but has yet to provide concrete evidence. The White House has denied any foreknowledge of Kyiv's plans for the attack. Kyiv states that Ukrainian forces have captured 1,263 sq km of Kursk territory, although these figures remain unverified by Reuters.

(With inputs from agencies.)