As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Russia faces growing challenges. In a recent counter-operation in Kursk, Russian forces seized several Ukrainian military vehicles, including Cougar MRAPs, Humvees, and an American-supplied M1126 Stryker APC. But how significant is this capture?
The Russian Telegram channel War Webm reported that the Stryker belonged to Ukraine's 82nd Airborne Brigade and was later displayed with the Russian 810th Independent Marine Brigade's flag. While the attack on Kursk, which began on August 6, 2024, might not be decisive, the broader context matters. Vehicles like the Stryker and German Marder could boost Ukraine’s efforts to breach Russian defenses. So, how critical is the Kursk offensive?
