The Russian military command decided not to redeploy troops from eastern Ukraine to Kursk region to avoid disrupting offensive operations in the east, relying instead on units already deployed near the international border and easily accessible rear forces including conscripts and irregulars.

The Russian military command is in no hurry to redeploy troops to Kursk from other operational areas to prevent the disruption of the offensive in eastern Ukraine.

Russia declares a 'counter-terrorism operation' in Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk oblasts

Russia imposed anti-terror measures in Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod regions early on August 10

Measures include possible eviction of residents, limits on transport, beefed-up security, and wire taps

Decision was made by FSB head Aleksandr Bortnikov in response to Ukraine's attempt to destabilize regions

Ukraine deployed five brigades to Kursk Oblast: four army mechanized brigades and one brigade from independent assault aviation forces. They occupied about 400 square miles of Kursk Oblast.

The Defense Forces struck near Sverdlikovo and Oleshny.