On 14 March 2025, according to the Russian sources, Russian marines engaged in battles with the Ukrainian troops in the forests west of Kurilovka (Sudzhanskiy, Kursk). Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary On March 14, 2025, armed clashes occurred between Russian marines and Ukrainian forces in the forest area west of Kurilovka in the Sudzhansky district of Russia's Kursk Oblast. This represents an ongoing military tension situation in the Russian border region, assessed as medium-grade risk.

Supply-chain impact

• Energy supply chain: Kursk Oblast hosts Russian nuclear power plants, and continued military activity could affect energy infrastructure stability
• Agricultural supply chain: The region is one of Russia's major grain production areas, with potential constraints on agricultural activities and harvest/transport disruptions due to military conflict
• Transportation network: Increased instability in Russia-Ukraine border region transport networks necessitates alternative logistics routing
• Industrial raw materials: Risk of constraints on mining and transport activities for minerals and metal resources in western Russia if military situation deteriorates

Watch points

• Kursk Nuclear Power Plant operational status and whether military activities are spreading to surrounding areas
• Service disruptions or diversion measures affecting major western Russian transport routes (railways, roads)
• Follow-up reports on operational shutdowns or evacuation measures at agricultural and industrial facilities in the region