On 14 March 2025, Ukrainian military carried out 7 drone strikes and shelled 1 time with 1 (likely) artillery shell 7 locations across the Belgorodskiy district, including the village of Repnoye (Belgorod). Russian military shot down 4 drones, likely causing the debris to fall over the settlements. Across 7 locations: No casualties.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary On March 14, 2025, Ukrainian forces conducted 7 drone attacks and 1 artillery strike on 7 areas in Belgorodsky District, Belgorod Oblast, Russia. Russian forces shot down 4 drones, but debris fell in residential areas, with no casualties reported.

Supply-chain impact

• Belgorod Oblast is a major agricultural region in western Russia, with ongoing military tensions in areas connected to grain export routes
• Repeated attacks near the Ukrainian border raise concerns about potential disruptions to logistics transportation and agricultural production activities
• Routinization of drone attacks increases operational risks for industrial facilities and transportation infrastructure in the region
• Border region instability negatively impacts overall supply-chain reliability in western Russia

Watch points

• Need to track whether attacks expand to target major transportation hubs and industrial facilities within Belgorod Oblast
• Monitor trends in increased use of logistics bypass routes in western Russia and rising transportation costs