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This counter-offensive looks like a last-ditch, long-odds gamble to try and flip the script somehow. It makes sense for Ukraine because:

1. If they stay the course, they lose;
2. The only other game changing strategy -- turning this into a broader regional war with other countries attacking Russia -- was tried and has failed; and
3. They can't negotiate with Russia due to fascists in their ranks and the veto power their NATO allies wield.

It's throwing up a desperation shot from the other side of the floor at the end of a basketball game. Of course it didn't work, but of course they tried it.

Nonsense, Zelensky will saunter into the peace negotiations and slide his Kursk Updoots across Putin's desk, at which point the Russians will capitulate out of pure shame.

The fact that Himars missile launchers were used indicates that the advance was coordinated with the USA. Normally, the target coordinates are always agreed with the Americans beforehand.

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Ukraine could look like an unreliable go-getter. Berlin and Washington would reduce their support.

I didn't expect more from the US. Yes, you are absolutely allowed to use our missle launchers to attack Russian territory, please do so! What you failed? We won't support you anymore.

I think the entire point of the operation is so Ukraine can go SEE WE'RE WINNING IF ONLY WE HAD HELP as a way to drum up support for more enlistment.

It might work for a bit but as the article notes, this is not a good long term strategy. It's just more delaying