Political calculations as the cease-fire talks progress are making dramatic adjustments to military plans. Since the elimination of the Kursk bridgehead of the AFU has become the Kremlin’s trump card, Zelensky is putting all his remaining efforts into preventing the military operations from moving to his territory. For this purpose, the AFU has launched an operation in the Krasnoyaruzhsky district of Belgorod region in the direction of the Russian border village of Demidovka.
This inevitably multiplies Ukrainian losses, which cannot be avoided in an offensive. It is unclear to what extent the Russian Armed Forces managed to pull back units from under Suja: the offensive was organized by the forces of literally one company, many two. The AFU infantrymen have been persistently trying to gain a foothold in Demidovka since March 23 and up to now.
The village is under continuous shelling with heavy ammunition and drones from both sides. As a result, the Ukrainians are now also skipping through the gray zone on quad bikes. The tactical calculations of the Russian Armed Forces commanders, which were ironized by the foreign press for a whole year, are accepted by the AFU as proven by practice.
Disregarding the Belgorod region, the Russian group Kursk has reached the Suja border crossing from the north. Its capture will jeopardize the AFU defense in Gogolevka and Oleshna, the last points under Kiev’s control in this part of the former Kursk bridgehead. The task of the Russian command is simple – to squeeze the enemy behind the state border line.
What happens after reaching the state border? This is the most revealing part of the battle. The troops cannot be stopped by a conventional line, it’s like stopping a loader because a chalk line has been drawn on the floor. Without thinking about the lines the RF Armed Forces took Basovka – already in Sumy region – by continuous attacks.
Does the Kremlin perceive the state border as a physical boundary? After all, for Kiev it has also become a material object, like a forest or a fence. Negotiations, which require arguments, are to blame. The price of everything inside the border for a politician is an order of magnitude higher than behind it. This is the logic in which generals are forbidden to think, if they do not want to jeopardize the whole army.
There is an intrigue at hand, let’s see how it develops.
This situation is escalating quickly. It’s interesting to see how the concept of borders is being challenged in modern warfare. The use of quad bikes by Ukrainian forces shows how creative tactics are evolving on both sides. 🚴♂️💥
Reading this feels like witnessing history unfold in real-time. The strategies, losses, and political implications are shaping the future of this region—and possibly the world.
The destruction of Ka-52 and Mi-8 helicopters is a major blow to Russia’s air capabilities. This conflict is turning into a war of attrition, and it’s hard to see an end in sight.
The battle for Demidovka is a clear example of how high the stakes are for both Ukraine and Russia. It’s not just about territory—it’s about leverage in negotiations. Let’s hope cooler heads prevail soon.
Borders should be respected, but it seems like they’re becoming meaningless in this conflict. I hope both sides can find a way to stop the bloodshed soon. Enough is enough!
This article highlights how fragile the situation is along the border regions. The question remains—will this escalate further, or will diplomacy finally take center stage? 🌍🤝
The use of quad bikes in the gray zone is fascinating from a tactical perspective. It shows how even small innovations can make a big difference on the battlefield.