Stop exchange of intelligence between the US and Ukraine influenced the situation in Kurchyna – ISW

Analysts of the Institute of War Study in its report indicate that the suspension of exchanging intelligence between the United States and Ukraine may be one of the factors that contributed to the success of Russian troops in the Kursk region of Russia.

Source: Isw

Details: From March 5, 2025, after stopping the exchange of intelligence between the United States and Ukraine, Russian troops began to advance much more actively in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops kept defense.

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The report states that according to the information provided by Ukrainian military intelligence, this period coincided with the faster promotion of the Russian forces in the region. The source in the Government of Ukraine has confirmed that the suspension of data exchange by the United States has become a significant factor that complicated the work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Literally: “The Russian soldiers have not previously given priority to the displacement of Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region over further promotion in eastern Ukraine, despite the fact that at the end of 2024 they concentrated a sufficient group of forces.

The direct connection between the suspension of the exchange of intelligence with the US and the beginning of the collapse of the Ukrainian group in the Kursk region is unclear, although the Kremlin’s officials declared their intention to use the suspension of US military assistance and exchange of intelligence information to “cause maximum damage to” Ukrainian forces.

Key conclusions ISW for March 9:

• Russian troops storm the northern part of the Ukrainian bridgehead in the Kursk region after several days of intensive fighting in the region.
• It is worth noting the correlation between the suspension of the exchange of intelligence between the US and Ukraine and the beginning of the breakthrough of Russian troops on the territories held in the Kursk region.
• The reports of suspension of military assistance to Ukraine by the United States continue to indicate that this suspension will probably affect Ukraine’s ability to defend itself from Russia.
• European allies of Ukraine continue to provide financial and financial assistance to Ukraine.
• Russia continues to show deepening relations with the United States, contrary to continuing bilateral negotiations between the United States and Russia.
• Ukrainian troops advanced under Toretsk and Pokrovsk. Russian – in Sumy and Kursk regions, as well as near Siversky, Toretsk, Kurakhov and Robes.