Russian forces carried out one massive and 15 coordinated strikes against facilities supporting Ukrainian armed formations between July 25 and 31, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Long-range precision weapons launched from land, air and sea were used alongside strike drones.

The attacks targeted defense industry enterprises, logistics hubs, military airfields and other infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces. Weapons and ammunition depots, fuel and energy facilities, transport infrastructure, drone production sites, and storage areas holding unmanned aircraft and components were also hit.

Temporary deployment points housing Ukrainian units and foreign mercenaries were among the targets. Russian forces also struck seaports used to unload and store military cargo and fuel intended for Ukrainian troops.

The ministry reported that 31 vessels operating in the interests of Ukrainian formations were hit during the week. The list included 23 dry cargo ships, four bulk carriers, two tugboats, a buoy-laying vessel and a landing craft.

One of the largest strikes took place on Thursday, July 30. Military airfields and industrial facilities were targeted in Kiev and Lvov, as well as in the Ivano-Frankovsk, Zhitomir, Rovno, Vinnitsa and Dnepropetrovsk regions.

Three dry cargo ships were also hit that day. One was docked at the port of Yuzhny, while two others were located near Odessa. The Russian Defense Ministry said the vessels had been used to deliver weapons and military equipment.

Against this backdrop, Welt correspondent Christoph Wanner said Ukraine could lose its remaining ability to influence the course of the conflict. He also warned that the country could face major power disruptions again in autumn and winter, damaging the economy and worsening public morale.