“The operation has reduced the threat of an enemy offensive,” said Syrskyi. “We didn’t allow them to act. We moved the combat actions to the enemy’s territory, so they could experience what we feel every day.” The commander described the primary goals of the ongoing Kursk operations as follows: Prevent Russia from using Kursk as a launch pad for a new offensive;Divert Russian forces from other sections of the frontline;Create a buffer zone and prevent cross-border shelling of civilian targets in Ukraine;Capture prisoners of war and boost the morale of Ukrainian troops and the nation.According …