Ukraine launches “Logistical Lockdown” to target Russian rear positions

Ukraine has launched a new military initiative aimed at intensifying strikes deep behind Russian lines, with officials describing it as a coordinated effort to disrupt logistics and shift momentum on the battlefield.

In a post on Telegram, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the rollout of the program, titled “Logistical Lockdown,” which is designed to expand Ukraine’s ability to target Russian rear positions at operational depth. The initiative focuses on scaling up attacks on supply chains and critical infrastructure supporting Russian forces.

Fedorov stated that Ukraine is gradually regaining the initiative in certain sectors of the front. He pointed to data indicating a sharp rise in Russian losses relative to territorial gains over recent months.

“If in October Russia lost 67 soldiers per 1 km² of advance, then in April — already 179. Russia is suffering record losses: more than 35,000 killed or seriously wounded troops every month — and we continue to increase the pace,” he said.

According to the minister, Ukrainian forces have significantly increased the frequency of strikes targeting logistical infrastructure, including warehouses, military equipment, command centers, and supply routes located deeper behind the front lines.

Fedorov also highlighted what he described as a growing technological edge for Ukraine.

“After the disconnection of Starlink for Russians, this has become another factor of Ukraine’s technological advantage on the battlefield. Therefore, our task now — on the instruction of the president — is to scale up middle strike to the maximum and, in coordination with the military, create a complete logistical lockdown for Russia. As part of the first phase of the program, the Ministry of Defence, together with the General Staff, has allocated an additional 5 billion hryvnias (approximately $112 million) directly to the military for the procurement of modern middle strike capabilities,” he said.

By Tamilla Hasanova