Ukraine’s Kursk “Success“ Speeds own Defeat + the Next US “Wonder Weapon“ for Ukraine

Update on the conflict in Ukraine for August 19, 2024… - As Ukrainian forces continue military operations in Kursk, Russia, the actual line of contact continues to crumble as Russian forces advance; - Ukrainian progress in Kursk was due to a lack of Russian troops which are now flooding the area to contain and then roll back Ukrainian troops; - Russian advances along the line of contact consists of overtaking extensive Ukrainian defensive positions; - The Kursk incursion will raise the cost for Russia, but ultimately will accelerate the collapse of Ukraine’s own fighting capacity; - US JASSM cruise missiles are being considered for Ukraine, a critical munition required for any future operation against China and a munition that is not produced in quantities equal or larger than even Russian-made cruise missiles; - JASSMs are air-launched, meaning their use will be restricted by Ukraine’s small number of military aircraft capable of launching them; For Dai