On 14 March 2025, Russian military shot down 2 Ukrainian drones, causing debris to fall over a construction site on Dyomin Lug street in Balashikha (Moscow Oblast). No casualties.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, Russian forces shot down 2 Ukrainian drones in Balashikha on the outskirts of Moscow, with debris falling on a construction site. While there were no casualties, continued drone attack attempts within the Moscow metropolitan area present a moderate level of risk.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Moscow metropolitan logistics network - Drone attacks near the capital region may cause temporary disruptions to transportation and logistics operations
• Construction operations - Direct impact on Balashikha construction site increases security concerns for construction projects in Moscow's outskirts
• Western Russia industrial belt - Attacks near key nodes of the Moscow-St. Petersburg industrial axis necessitate enhanced risk management by manufacturers
• Energy infrastructure - Expected rise in security alert levels for refinery and gas facilities within the Moscow metropolitan area

3) Watch points

• Additional drone attack attempts within Moscow metropolitan area and changes in air defense response efficiency
• Implementation of security enhancement measures at major industrial facilities in western Russia and potential operational constraints
• Possible transportation delays due to enhanced security screening along Moscow-St. Petersburg logistics routes