Russia could potentially have been aware of the approaching Kursk.
For several weeks, there's been intense conflict between Russia and Ukraine in Kursk. When Ukrainian troops invaded the Russian frontier town in early August, it was labeled as a sudden assault. But recent hints suggest that Russia might have foreseen this action.
As per a Guardian report, citing alleged Russian documents seized by the Ukrainian military during their offensive in Kursk, Russian officials and soldiers in the area might have had foreknowledge of an Ukrainian advance. The Guardian couldn't authenticate these documents, but they share the common traits of genuine Russian military correspondence. The majority of the documents are claimed to have originated from units of the 488th Motorized Infantry Division.
These documents indicate that there were warnings within the Russian government and military about specific Ukrainian infiltrations onto Russian soil, which were later proven true. These warnings can be traced back to January 2024. The documents suggest that defensive measures were issued as early as mid-March to bolster the border defenses.
However, there were alleged dissenting voices in June, claiming that the units there had an average strength of only 60-70% and were mainly made up of reservists with subpar training. Ukrainian forces then launched a sudden assault on the Kursk region at the beginning of August.
The Guardian's report raised questions about whether The Commission, responsible for investigating potential misconduct within Russian military and government circles, should look into these allegations of foreknowledge. Despite the ongoing conflict, it's crucial for transparency and accountability that such claims are thoroughly examined.
If proved true, this information could significantly impact the narrative around the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and potentially lead to changes in The Commission's investigations or international responses.
