On August 6, the Ukrainian military began a cross-border offensive against Russia. This incursion has raised many questions about Ukraine’s strategy and the long term impacts on the war.
In response, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft held an online symposium with a group of foreign policy experts, including Co-Director of the Albritton Center for Grand Strategy at The Bush School of Government & Public Service Jasen Castillo. During the symposium, Castillo along with his fellow participants weighed in on the following question:
What is the likely impact of current Ukrainian military incursions into Russian Kursk region on the broader Ukraine War?
Castillo commended Ukraine’s willingness to fight while also expressing concerns on the long-term impact of the incursion on their manpower and equipment.
“Ukraine’s attack reminds me of Germany’s audacious Western offensive in 1944 that surprised the Allies, made gains, and ended with a defeat at the Battle of the Bulge, which then wasted manpower and equipment it needed months later on the Eastern Front,” Castillo said.
