Ukraine's Armed Forces operation in Kursk region made the West reconsider its views on the war, - Bloomberg.

The operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region has elicited various reactions among NATO countries. Some supported this action as self-defense against Russian aggression, while others expressed concern. Ukraine captured significant territory and took Russian soldiers prisoner. These actions have led to discussions about lifting restrictions for Ukraine on using Western weapons on Russian territory.

Some NATO countries supported the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas called this operation a positive step. However, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticized it as an escalation of the conflict.

According to the command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, they captured significant territory and took Russian soldiers prisoner. This has caused concern and discussions about the possibility of Ukraine using Western weapons on Russian territory.

Evaluating the operation, expert from the US Institute of Peace Donald Jensen noted the effectiveness and creativity of Ukrainian forces, who found a weak spot in the Russian deployment and exploited it. Thus, this operation might change the West's perception of the combat power of the Ukrainian army.