Russia shifts troops from Ukraine to Kursk region – WSJ

This information comes from The Wall Street Journal, citing its own source.

The report notes that this transfer marks the first indication that the operation is compelling Russia to regroup its forces.

U.S. officials are still assessing the significance of Russia’s move and have not disclosed the number of troops being redeployed.

But this U.S. assessment supports statements from Ukrainian officials, who claim that an unexpected operation in the Kursk region last week diverted Russian troops from Ukraine, the report adds.

• Lithuania’s Defense Minister confirmed that Russia is moving troops from the Kaliningrad region to Kursk.
• On August 13, John Kirby remarked that if Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is concerned about the developments in Kursk, he has the option to end the war.