On 14 March 2025, Russian and Ukrainian military forces clashed near Pyatykhatky, Zaporizhia. Russian air forces, drones and artillery struck Pyatykhatky. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, a Russian-Ukrainian military conflict occurred near Piatykhatky in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Russian forces attacked the area using air force, drones, and artillery, with casualty figures not yet confirmed. While classified as a moderate-level armed conflict, careful monitoring is required given the strategic importance of the Zaporizhzhia region.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agriculture sector: Zaporizhzhia Oblast is one of Ukraine's major grain production regions, raising concerns about agricultural production and export disruptions due to ongoing military activities
• Energy infrastructure: Military activities near the area where the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located increase risks of power supply chain instability
• Logistics network: Need for suspension of land transport routes and railway networks in southeastern Ukraine or implementation of alternative routing
• Steel industry: Zaporizhzhia is a major Ukrainian steel production hub, with potential impacts on regional steel mill operations and steel material supply

3. Watch points

• Track Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant operational status and changes in power supply stability
• Monitor alternative route utilization status for railway and road transport networks in southeastern Ukraine
• Assess impacts on Black Sea grain export agreements and alternative export route operations