A Ukrainian soldier said Russian troops in Kursk were 'sitting in the forest and drinking coffee,' unaware they were being invaded

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 00:58

Ukrainian tank crew take a break while operating a Soviet-made T-72 tank in the Sumy region. — Ukraine stormed into Kursk on August 6, and its audacious attack's early success has raised questions about Russia's intelligence and preparedness in the region.
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A soldier in Ukraine's first wave at Kursk said Russian troops were unarmed and not expecting an attack.
He told the FT that his Stryker unit found its enemies "drinking coffee at a table."
Ukraine's incursion is widely believed to have caught Russia by surprise, though its long-term effects remain to be seen.

A Ukrainian soldier who participated in the first forays of last week's Kursk incursion said his unit caught Russian troops completely by surprise as the latter were having coffee.