14:48 08-10-2025

Leonkov: Russian Strikes Cripple Ukraine’s Energy and Logistics

By Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation - Su-34, CC BY-SA 2.0, Link

Military expert Alexey Leonkov says Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy and transport systems have disrupted VSU logistics, halted defense plants, and left no viable supply alternatives.

Military analyst Alexey Leonkov stated that after the first wave of strikes in 2023–2024, Ukraine, with European assistance, managed to restore its energy system only partially.

According to him, the Russian Armed Forces have now expanded their list of targets for combined strikes. Leonkov believes that the loss of stable electricity supplies and damage to Ukraine’s locomotive fleet will inevitably disrupt VSU military logistics, which relies heavily on rail transport. As a result, Ukrainian defense plants could soon face severe interruptions or even a complete shutdown.

The expert noted that supply chains at the front are already under strain — deliveries of ammunition and equipment have been disrupted, troop rotations delayed, and movements of Ukrainian forces hampered. He argued that with ongoing logistical failures, Ukrainian troops will not be able to hold their positions for long.

Leonkov pointed out that the VSU does have an emergency plan in case of a total railway collapse — relying on 20- and 40-ton trucks and armored vehicles for logistics. However, he added that even this option would be ineffective without diesel fuel. According to him, Russian strikes have already destroyed Ukraine’s oil refineries and fuel storage facilities, leaving the Ukrainian army with virtually no viable alternatives for resupply.