White House says US is finding out about Ukraine's goals and strategy in Kursk Oblast

The White House has said that the US is communicating with the Ukrainian government in an effort to find out what goals and strategies the operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast likely undertaken by Ukrainian defence forces might have.

Source: John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, as reported by Voice of America and European Pravda

Details: Ukraine has not issued official comments about the involvement of its Armed Forces in the operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.

Kirby, meanwhile, said that it is Ukraine that should speak about its military operations.

"We’re in touch with our Ukrainian counterparts and we are working to gain a better understanding of what they’re doing, what their goals are, what their strategy is," Kirby said.

When asked about the situation in Kursk Oblast, Kirby said: "We’re in touch with our Ukrainian counterparts and I’m gonna refrain from characterising what’s going on until those conversations are completed and we feel we’ve got a better idea of what they’re doing."

According to Kirby, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not violated the restrictions the US has previously imposed on attacks inside Russia.

Background:On 9 August, the Pentagon said that Ukraine's advance in Kursk Oblast is consistent with US policy and that it is not concerned about a possible increase in tensions with Russia.

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