In the second week of the offensive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine expanded their control in the Kursk region and continued to advance. RBC-Ukraine explores what the objectives and goals of this operation are. Contents Situation in Kursk directionMilitary objectivesPolitical objectivesAfter two weeks of operations in the Kursk region, Russia has managed to slow down somewhat, but not halt Ukraine’s advance. According to the General Staff, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) now control over 1,250 square kilometers of territory and 92 settlements. Despite measured statements from official spokespeop…