On 14 March 2025, Russian forces hit Dmytrivka, Sumy, suspectedly with FPV-drones. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, Russian forces attacked the Dmytriivka area in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast with FPV drones, with damage assessment still pending. Sumy Oblast, located in Ukraine's northeastern border region, remains exposed to continuous attacks, creating moderate-level supply-chain risks.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Sumy Oblast agricultural production disruption - As a major Ukrainian grain (wheat, corn, sunflower oil) production region, potential delays in sowing and farming operations
• Border region logistics network instability - Decreased safety of transport routes near Russian border areas, increasing need for alternative routes
• Regional infrastructure damage risks - Concerns over production activities and logistics flow disruption if power grids, communication networks and other infrastructure are hit
• Accelerated agricultural workforce exodus - Increased evacuation of agricultural workers due to continuous attacks, expected disruption of spring sowing operations

3) Watch points

• Need to track damage status of major agricultural facilities and storage facilities within Sumy Oblast
• Monitor changes to Ukrainian grain export routes and Black Sea Grain Initiative implementation status
• Assess sustainability of agricultural activities during spring sowing season (March-April) and 2025 crop outlook