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

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, Russian forces conducted artillery attacks on Kreshcheniivka in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. This is classified as a medium-grade military conflict, with casualty figures remaining unconfirmed.

2. Supply-chain Impact

• Agriculture Sector: Kherson Oblast is a major grain-producing region in Ukraine, and continued shelling may disrupt agricultural activities during the spring planting season
• Energy Infrastructure: Power supply and gas transmission infrastructure in the Kherson region remains exposed to attack risks, raising concerns about energy supply instability
• Logistics Network: Access restrictions continue for inland waterway and road transport routes in the lower Dnipro River region
• Manufacturing: Prolonged operational shutdowns of basic materials production facilities including steel mills and chemical plants in the Kherson region

3. Watch Points

• Need to track whether additional military operations expand within Kherson Oblast and monitor changes in patterns of civilian infrastructure targeting
• Need to monitor the duration of access restrictions on Dnipro River waterway transport and transportation networks connecting to Crimean Peninsula