This road was Russia's key logistics route. Now it's a 'highway to hell'
Russia's key logistics routes in occupied Ukraine have become increasingly dangerous due to Ukrainian drone strikes. These strikes have disrupted supply lines and are affecting fuel supplies in Crimea. Experts suggest that the war has entered a new phase, with Ukraine demonstrating a technological advantage over Russian forces.
- ▪Ukrainian forces are increasingly targeting Russian military vehicles and logistics at distances over 160 kilometers from the front lines.
- ▪The Institute for the Study of War reported that Ukrainian drone strikes have significantly disrupted Russian supply lines.
- ▪Ukraine's Defence Minister announced a 'logistics lockdown' on supply routes, impacting fuel supplies in Crimea.
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This road was Russia's key logistics route but now it's a 'highway to hell'By Riley Stuart in LondonTopic:WarSat 30 May 2026 at 12:02pmSat 30 May 2026 at 12:02pmSat 30 May 2026 at 12:02pmAnother Russian military vehicle is stopped in its tracks near Donetsk. (X: @99Dominik_)abc.net.au/news/drones-make-russias-key-logistics-routes-highways-to-hell/106259606Link copiedShareShare articleTowering plumes of smoke and burnt-out vehicles are becoming an increasingly common sight on the highways of occupied Ukraine.The Kremlin relies on these inter-city arteries, some of which are more than 100 kilometres behind the front lines, to get vital military and logistical supplies to its armed forces.But lately, even Russia's famed war bloggers have conceded driving on these roads is now a dangerous…
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