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

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, Russian forces conducted an airstrike on Starykov in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast using bomber drones. The extent of damage has not yet been confirmed, but continued military activity in Ukraine's northeastern border region is increasing risks to regional logistics and agricultural infrastructure.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural supply chain disruption: Sumy Oblast is a major grain-producing region in Ukraine, and continued airstrikes are expected to negatively impact spring planting operations and agricultural infrastructure operations
• Northern logistics network instability: Airstrikes in areas adjacent to the Russian border are reducing the safety of overland transport routes transiting through northern Ukraine
• Regional industrial facility risk: Potential operational shutdowns or production disruptions at manufacturing facilities in Sumy Oblast, including chemicals, machinery, and food processing
• Energy infrastructure vulnerability: Concerns over energy supply instability in surrounding areas due to indirect impacts on regional power grids and gas pipelines

3. Watch points

• Sumy Oblast agricultural facility damage assessment: Need to confirm actual damage levels and recovery schedules for agriculture-related infrastructure including grain storage facilities and processing plants
• Northern Ukraine transportation network status: Continued monitoring needed of major road and railway operations between Sumy-Kyiv and alternative route utilization rates