Russian army deploys elite drone crews, disrupting logistics in Kursk

He shared this assessment during a broadcast on Espreso TV.

"The Russians have concentrated highly experienced drone crews in Kursk, who control the road from Yunakivka (Ukraine) to Sudzha. This asphalt road, which is in relatively good condition, is under constant attacks by enemy drones. So, the first factor that worsened the situation for our bridgehead in Kursk Oblast is logistics disruption. The second is the numerical superiority of the Russian army, estimated at a ratio of 1 to 6. Additionally, the enemy is ruthlessly using North Korean troops in this sector," the military analyst stated.

According to him, the third factor is that enemy drones, guided aerial bombs, and artillery are relentlessly targeting Ukraine’s small foothold in Kursk, making it difficult to find cover from these attacks.

"In my opinion, logistics is one of the most critical factors. When logistics deteriorates, holding the defensive line becomes extremely difficult, especially when the enemy has a numerical advantage. This is a completely military explanation of why the situation in Kursk developed the way it did," Popovych concluded.

Situation in Kursk region

On March 11, DeepState reported that enemy forces had made slight advances in the Kursk direction, particularly near Myrne and Zozulivka. The Russian army is also reinforcing its presence in the eastern part of Sudzha.

On March 12, Forbes reported that Ukrainian troops are likely withdrawing from Kursk Oblast amid advancing Russian forces, with some of Ukraine’s most combat-ready brigades involved.

Meanwhile, MP Kostenko denied claims of a Ukrainian withdrawal from Sudzha. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also assured that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) continue their operations in Kursk.

Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that active combat is ongoing in the operational zone of the "Kursk" military group, including Sudzha’s outskirts and surrounding areas.

On March 12, Russian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly visited Kursk region.