On 14 March 2025, Russian and Ukrainian military forces clashed near Stepove, Zaporizhia. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, armed conflict occurred between Russian and Ukrainian forces near Stepove, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine. The scale of casualties has not yet been confirmed, but this demonstrates the ongoing military tensions in the eastern front region.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Concerns over increased energy supply instability due to conflict near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant area
• Potential disruptions to grain exports due to restricted access to southeastern Ukraine's agricultural regions
• Additional security risks to transportation networks connected to the Dnipro River
• Increased need for alternative transportation routes due to safety concerns for nearby railway and road logistics infrastructure

3) Watch points

• Confirm Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant operational status and any direct impacts on the power supply network
• Track the extent of damage to regional transportation infrastructure and feasibility of alternative route operations
• Monitor how changes in the overall military situation on the eastern front affect grain export corridors