Pipeline Tactics: Russia's Strategic Moves in Kursk

Russian forces utilized a gas pipeline near Sudzha in a strategic move to surprise Ukrainian troops, intensifying the battle for control over the Kursk region. This tactic, part of a broader offensive, highlights the geopolitical tensions and stakes in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-03-2025 22:31 IST | Created: 09-03-2025 22:31 IST
Pipeline Tactics: Russia's Strategic Moves in Kursk
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Russian special forces embarked on a calculated maneuver, navigating miles through a gas pipeline near Sudzha, in a bold attempt to surprise and dislodge Ukrainian forces from the strategically significant Kursk region, as reported by pro-Russian sources.

The advance, seen as a calculated move to gain leverage in the ongoing conflict, comes on the heels of Ukrainian forces seizing 1,300 square km in Kursk last August, a strategic play aimed at future negotiations.

Amid escalating tensions, Russian Telegram channels displayed images of special forces inside the pipeline, a tactic resonant with past military strategies, while European concerns grow amidst shifting U.S. policies on the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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