- Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling Russian advances while the invading force is showing signs of exhaustion and dwindling manpower.
- The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues in Donbas, marked by systematic offensives, targets on infrastructure, and the CIA backing leadership changes in Ukraine.
- An advance into Donbas is underway, while Ukrainian strikes are causing problems in occupied Crimea.
- Composite attacks are underway targeting sites in Kharkiv, military targets in Crimea, and key infrastructure in Donbass.
Russia targets civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including transport and energy
What happened
Russia is targeting civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including energy facilities, petrol stations, shops, and passenger trains. The drone campaign has expanded into western Ukraine, and Ukrainian Railways reports frequent attacks on trains in regions such as Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk.
Why it matters
The attacks are aimed at civilian infrastructure that is essential for maintaining civilian life and sustaining the wider war effort. The targeting of transport and energy assets puts pressure on the country's operational capacity.
Composite attacks are underway targeting sites in Kharkiv, military targets in Crimea, and key infrastructure in Donbas. An advance into Donbas is underway, while Ukrainian strikes are causing problems in occupied Crimea.
Who's involved
- Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine, who commented on the scale of the drone attacks
- DonbasIndustrial region in southeastern Ukraine that is subject to military conflict
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Volyn OblastSpeculative
Energy and transport supply chains in Volyn Oblast could face systemic economic disruption due to targeting of infrastructure
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Russia is conducting a campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, specifically targeting telecommunications services.Sub-event
- Russian forces seek control over Donbas supply roads.Sub-event
- Attacks on infrastructure across Ukraine, including railway facilities in Fastiv and Lutsk, and a public transport stop in Zviahel.Sub-event
Infrastructure targeting continues in Donbas and Lutsk.1 source
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Composite attacks are underway targeting sites in Kharkiv, military targets in Crimea, and key infrastructure in Donbass.Also in this story
- Ukrainian drones and military activity are reported across Donbas, Kharkiv, and Crimea.
- Missile attacks on Kyiv are reported alongside ongoing regional conflict activity in Donbas and Crimea.
- Conflict activity is reported across multiple regions, specifically involving Kostiantynivka and Crimea.
The entities involved
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Donbas
industrial region in southeastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia
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Lutsk
city and administrative center of Volyn Oblast, Ukraine
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Related events
- Russian forces continue their military offensive, conducting strikes on civilian areas like Druzhkivka, while demanding control over Donbas.
- Russia has stated its war aim to seize the Donbas region, with Donetsk Oblast forming part of Ukraine's defenses.
- Experts are analyzing Russian foreign policy in the context of the ongoing conflict involving Ukrainian and Russian forces in Donbas.
- Ukrainian forces are contesting goals in Donbas while talks are held with Trump administration officials.
- ISW monitors Russian military tactics, which include aims to seize all of Ukraine's Donbas region and movements near Chasiv Yar.