[Goose]

Thanks for the explanation.

FWIW, looking at a map, the Kursk offensive does not appear to have created much of a "bulge."  Depending on where you assume the line has moved, the offensive may have reduced a bulge that existed on the pre-conflict border and even adjusted the front line so that Ukraine gets the benefit of a couple of small rivers to assist in its defense.  If I'm reading that correctly on the map, then maybe the geography helps explain Ukraine's reasons for attacking in Kursk.

Good points! In so far as it "straightened the line" it is indeed a good thing.

[Goose]

Thanks for the explanation.

FWIW, looking at a map, the Kursk offensive does not appear to have created much of a "bulge."  Depending on where you assume the line has moved, the offensive may have reduced a bulge that existed on the pre-conflict border and even adjusted the front line so that Ukraine gets the benefit of a couple of small rivers to assist in its defense.  If I'm reading that correctly on the map, then maybe the geography helps explain Ukraine's reasons for attacking in Kursk.

Good points! In so far as it "straightened the line" it is indeed a good thing.