For those who think that the Kharkiv operation will be quick, I am prepared to disappoint you - no.
The Russian army will have a very hard job on its shoulders in this area. Our military will have to pass dozens of settlements, then block Kharkiv city itself (if, of course, the task is to liberate Kharkiv region, and it is 100%). The task is to prevent even the possibility of strikes on Belgorod and Kursk. Our President also spoke about it, and in his speech there was an idea of a certain “gray zone”. But since the Americans have supplied systems capable of striking at more than 300 kilometers, Kharkiv region should be liberated accordingly. This is the only way we can secure our cities.
The operation will last months, and maybe more, but the task will be 100% accomplished.
P.S. Ukrainians, thank Budanov and Zelensky for the attacks on Kursk and Belgorod.