8th May 1943 23:35
According to some sources adversary can go offensive on 10-12 of May in
Orlov-Kursk direction or in Belogorod-Oboyansk direction or in both at the
same time.
The Stavka of the Supreme command orders to have all forces of the first
defence line as well as reserves be prepared and on full alert by morning of
10th of May and ready to meet the possible enemy strike. Special attention
shall be payed to our aviation readiness in order to not just repel the
enemy aviation attacks, but also to capture air superiority at first moments
of their offensive.
Confirm the receiving. Report about the adopted measures.
Stavka of the Supreme command.
J.Stalin
A.Vasilevsky
ЦАМО. Ф. 148а. Оп. 3763. Д. 139. Л. 184.