Kathrine Frich
Modern warfare depends heavily on logistics.
Fuel supplies often proving just as critical as weapons on the battlefield. Disruptions to these systems can quickly impact operations on the ground.
New reports suggest Russian forces are now dealing with exactly that challenge.
Supply disruption
Russian troops in southern Ukraine are reportedly experiencing fuel shortages following Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure in occupied Crimea.
According to the partisan group Atesh cited by United24Media, the disruptions have affected units operating near Hola Prystan in the Kherson region.
The group said the shortages stem from attacks on key fuel storage and transport hubs.
Direct impact
Atesh linked the situation to recent strikes, including one targeting an oil depot in Feodosia.
“Our agents in the Kherson region report that Russian units in the area of Hola Prystan are experiencing an acute shortage of fuel and lubricants, a direct result of strikes by Ukraine’s Armed Forces on fuel infrastructure in Crimea,” the group said.
The shortages are said to be affecting the mobility of military equipment.
Troops grounded
A Russian serviceman described the situation as increasingly difficult for those on the front line.
“Equipment is standing still; we’re not moving anywhere. Commanders have ordered strict rationing, we’re given minimal amounts for movement. They say fuel will come, but no one knows when,” he said.
Reports suggest that restrictions on fuel use are now in place.
Russian forces are attempting to compensate with smaller deliveries, though these are reportedly not enough to resolve the issue.
Atesh said it continues to pass intelligence on supply routes to Ukrainian forces, indicating further strikes could follow.
Sources: Atesh partisan movement, United24Media.
