On 14 March 2025, Russian military forces hit (likely by artillery as the most common event) Havrylivka, Kherson. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Shelling in Ukraine's Kherson Region

Summary

On March 14, 2025, Russian forces shelled Havrylivka in Ukraine's Kherson Oblast, with the scale of casualties unknown. The Kherson region is a key agricultural hub in southern Ukraine, and ongoing military activities continue to impact agricultural production and logistics.

Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption: Kherson Oblast is a major grain-producing region in Ukraine, with continuous shelling constraining farming operations and harvest activities
• Inland transport network risks: Potential damage to road and rail infrastructure in the Kherson region may delay transportation of agricultural products and other materials
• Agricultural workforce safety: Continuous shelling deteriorates working conditions for agricultural workers, raising concerns about productivity decline
• Regional logistics hub function: Operational disruption of logistics facilities in the Kherson region affects material movement routes between southern and western Ukraine

Watch points

• Additional attacks on Kherson region: Need to monitor whether additional shelling occurs in the same area over the coming days and confirm the scale of damage
• Agricultural facility damage assessment: Monitor potential damage to nearby grain storage facilities, processing plants, and transport infrastructure
• Ukraine grain export trends: Track the impact of deteriorating conditions in the Kherson region on overall grain export volumes and prices