Ukraine-Russia war: Why has Ukraine launched an incursion into Russia and is it working?

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Published 2024-08-10
Kyiv's attack on the Kursk region caught Russia and the world by surprise. What remains are questions about what Ukraine aims to achieve longer term and how Moscow might respond.

Security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke gives some insight into Ukraine's goals and what could happen next.

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All Comments (21)
  • @tomconnolly9895
    The lady presenter has to stop interrupting when the guest is speaking, jesus christ let the man talk!
  • Let MICHAEL CLARKE report more on the Ukrainian war. As a situation reporter, he is the best for me!
  • @mattwho81
    2020: Russia is the second best army in the world 2022: Russia is the second best army in Ukraine 2024: Russia is the second best army in Russia
  • Ukranians using assault troops for an assault seems like a proper use of training and equipment versus losing them slowly to attrition in trench defense.
  • @petje2435
    Ukraine should hold a referendum in Kursk 😊
  • @mroctober3657
    Warning: Contains scenes Putin may find distressing.
  • @mciamx3
    The way that this News Anchor cut off the Professor's sentences multiple times is really rude and unprofessional.
  • This lady needs to shut her mouth and let the man SPEAK WITH INTELLIGENCE.
  • UKRAINE NEEDS TO HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE TO SAY THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIAL UKRAINE TERRITORITY!!!
  • @PaulWinkle
    Many ppl dont know. Poland was attacked 1939 by two forces: the Wehrmacht and the Red Army.
  • @smith7602
    Ackshully, the last person to invade Russia was Prigozhin
  • I’m so very impressed with the Ukrainians. They’re great soldiers with lots of courage. I wish them well and pray they remain safe and one day return home successfully to their families and loved ones. From the UK 🇬🇧 I hope for victory!! A free and liberated Ukraine 🇺🇦.
  • @watchandproduce
    By far the best analysis of Ukrainian movements. Sky News really has a good expert in Michael Clarke.
  • @benji.B-side
    I see Michael Clarke, I watch. The man really knows his stuff.