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

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, Russia-Ukraine military clashes occurred near Verbove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine. The scale of damage has not yet been confirmed, but supply-chain instability factors continue due to ongoing military activities in eastern Ukraine's agricultural regions.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption: Zaporizhzhia Oblast is a major grain-producing region in Ukraine, and continued military clashes may negatively impact spring planting season agricultural activities
• Energy infrastructure risks: Potential risk factors exist for nuclear power plants and power transmission facilities within the Zaporizhzhia region
• Overland logistics disruption: Possible inland cargo transport delays due to operational disruptions in major transportation networks in southeastern Ukraine
• Regional industrial activity contraction: Increased uncertainty regarding operations of major industrial facilities in the Zaporizhzhia region, including steel and chemical industries

3. Watch points

• Need to monitor operational status of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and safety of surrounding power infrastructure
• Track Ukraine's 2025 spring planting status and agricultural production outlook
• Continuously observe Black Sea grain export agreements and alternative export route operations