Attacks on Russian supply lines are slowing enemy assaults, military says
Photo: Ukrainian drones are disrupting Russian logistics (Getty Images)
The number of Russian assaults along the front line has dropped sharply as a result of Ukrainian strikes on the occupiers' logistics infrastructure, according to Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.
He emphasized that Ukraine's strike campaign is having a direct impact on the battlefield situation.
Russian assault activity declines
According to Voloshyn, the number of Russian assault operations in southern Ukraine has fallen by about 15% over the past four to five days due to Ukrainian strikes on enemy logistics.
Previously, around 50 combat engagements were recorded daily in the south. That figure has now dropped to approximately 35–37.
"There is no longer the level of intensity the enemy was counting on, as it had concentrated a certain amount of personnel and equipment here in preparation for increased activity in the south. Through our mid-range strikes on enemy logistics, we prevented them from launching that planned offensive activity during this period," Voloshyn said.
Strikes on routes leading to Crimea
On June 7, the first strike targeted the Chonhar Bridge. Following the attack, traffic across the crossing was only partially restored and operated under a one-way alternating traffic system.
The bridge came under drone attack again on June 9. As a result, traffic was completely suspended. Occupation authorities subsequently advised motorists to use alternative routes through Armyansk and Perekop.
On the morning of June 10, Russian occupation authorities also closed the bridge connecting Henichesk and the Arabat Spit in the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region. This was the second strategically important crossing whose operation was restricted within days of the attacks on the Chonhar Bridge.
During the night of June 11, explosions were reported in occupied Crimea. Local Telegram channels reported fires in Simferopol and Sevastopol, as well as possible damage to bridge crossings linking the peninsula with the mainland.
Later, on June 13, Russian officials again reported attacks on transport infrastructure near Crimea. According to occupation official Vladimir Saldo, drones struck the bridge between Henichesk and the Arabat Spit.
