The Russian army is expected to attempt several scenarios to reclaim the settlements in the Kursk region that Ukrainian forces have taken control of in recent days, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The Ukrainian cross-border mechanized offensive operation in the Kursk region, which began on August 6, continues as part of Ukraine’s operational efforts on Russian territory. The Institute for the Study of War declined to assess the intentions of this Ukrainian operation to avoid compromising Ukraine’s operational security. Meanwhile, ISW reported that geolocated footage and …