Ukraine eyes major Russian cities as offensive intensifies
The Ukrainian offensive against Russia is gaining momentum with each passing day. The local armed forces are pushing deeper into the Kursk region, but they have even more ambitious plans. Kyiv wants to strike directly at Moscow. It is just waiting for permission from its allies.
These could be crucial weeks for the fate of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The counterattack by Ukrainian armed forces is very effective, and the Russians don't know how to repel it. With each day, the Ukrainians are getting closer to Kursk.
However, this may only be the beginning of the Kremlin's troubles. Kyiv plans to strike Moscow and St. Petersburg. According to "The Guardian," the Ukrainian military wants to attack the largest cities in Russia using Storm Shadow missiles.
This, however, requires the consent of the allies and, above all, the United Kingdom. The British have provided Ukraine with long-range missiles, and it depends on them whether rockets will fall on the Russian capital.
According to journalists from "The Guardian," the information about the attack plans was conveyed by "high-ranking officials." The Ukrainians explained that the Russians would sit down for negotiations on more equitable terms only when they realize that their largest metropolises are seriously threatened.
According to British reporters, the Ukrainian plans have not, at this moment, been met with a favorable reception by representatives of the United States. Nevertheless, Ukraine is waiting for the "green light" to expand the operation in Russia.
First request before the attack on Kursk
It is known that Volodymyr Zelensky first asked British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for permission to use the missiles on August 12 at 6 PM Eastern Time. The Ukrainians wanted to use them to attack in the Kursk region. The British refused.
The Ukrainians also asked for the green light to use ATACMS missiles, which were supplied by the United States. France is also among the countries whose consent is necessary to attack Moscow and St. Petersburg.
