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1. The operation around #Belgorod is reported to have been more extensive than originally reported. The #RussianVolunteerCorps and #FreedomOfRussiaLegion may have withdrawn back to Ukraine but the incursion was on a larger scale than previously reported. 
2. The original incursion on the left of this map shows the fallback positions prior to withdrawal, with the Russian mechanized unit pushing forward. To the east, the anti-Putin forces also pressed on two other lines of advance. Because Russia has no reserve forces, detachments
3. of FSB security forces moved to counter but only after their HQ was attacked by drones. Reports are the FSB did not fare well. These two eastern incursions may have been brief but apparently accomplished a Ukrainian strategic objective of forcing Russian commanders to rapidly
4. move reserves from the area of the likely Ukrainian offensive thus weakening Russian defenses at this critical time. And as these units are redeploying they will become exposed to Ukrainian attacks. But the key is they won't be where the offensive is likely going to start.
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