Russian troops are building a network of underground fuel storage facilities near the front to protect supplies from Ukrainian drone attacks. The depots are placed at depths of up to five meters, Major General Mikhail Petrov, deputy commander of the Moscow Military District for logistics, told the media.

According to Petrov, these underground sites shield fuel stocks from heavy UAVs and flying debris. Russian units have gradually abandoned large hangars, which are easier to detect from the air and destroy.

Instead, troops are using buried storage areas and flexible fuel tanks. These containers can be quickly concealed or placed underground, allowing fuel and lubricants to be dispersed across multiple locations rather than concentrated in a single facility.

The system for delivering fuel to the line of contact has also changed. Logistics units no longer rely on large convoys, which present an easy target. Supplies are transported separately, while refueling points and delivery locations are regularly changed. Troops also use terrain and weather conditions to reduce the risk of detection.

On the most dangerous routes, Russian forces increasingly rely on compact and maneuverable vehicles. Fuel is carried by buggies and motorcycles, while courier drones are used in some cases. This equipment allows supplies to move faster and makes transport operations harder to detect.

Field pipelines are also being deployed more widely. Delivering fuel through concealed lines reduces the need for regular tanker trips, lowering the threat to drivers and vehicles operating along supply routes.