On 14 March 2025, Russian air forces and drones struck Velyka Pysarivka, Sumy, damaging a residential building. There were no casualties.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, Russian forces conducted aerial/drone attacks on Velyka Pysarivka in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, resulting in damage to civilian buildings but no casualties. Sumy Oblast is a northeastern border region of Ukraine that has been a continuous target of attacks and is assessed as a medium-level risk.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production impact: Sumy Oblast is one of Ukraine's major grain-producing regions, and continued attacks could negatively affect spring planting and agricultural activities
• Border logistics disruption: Velyka Pysarivka is located near the Russian border, and logistics and transportation routes through this area may face constraints
• Power infrastructure risk: Sustained drone attacks pose a threat to regional power grids and basic infrastructure, raising concerns about disruptions to related industrial activities
• Insurance and logistics cost increases: Continued attacks in border regions create upward pressure on logistics transportation and insurance premiums in the affected areas

3. Watch points

• Frequency trends of Sumy Oblast attacks: Need to monitor changes in attack patterns and intensity by Russia in other areas within Sumy Oblast over the next 2-3 weeks
• Ukraine grain export trends: Need to track the impact of attacks on Sumy Oblast's agricultural regions on overall Ukrainian grain production and export plans