Ukraine Shifts to Patrol Mode Against Russian Logistics from Crimea: Strikes Hit Crossings and Dzhankoi.

Patrolling Russian Supply Lines

According to UATV: Ukrainian defense forces have moved from reactive strikes to actively patrolling and blocking Russian military logistics originating from Crimea, aiming to prevent the restoration of key crossings. During the night of June 13, Ukrainian troops carried out attacks on logistical infrastructure in temporarily occupied territories. The strikes specifically targeted:

• The Dzhankoi checkpoint
• A railway bridge
• A pontoon crossing
• Trucks near the Chonhar area

Operation and Its Impact

The operation on the night of June 13 was conducted by the 'Phalanx' Center for Multi-Domain Operations, the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo, and the 475th Separate Assault Regiment 'CODE 9.2'. According to Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, these attacks have halved the enemy's offensive capabilities. He emphasized that the Russian army has been forced to change its tactics in southern Ukraine due to the sustained strikes on its logistics network.

“We are now transitioning to patrolling enemy logistics from temporarily occupied Crimea and blocking the restoration of crossings,” stated representatives of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo.

These actions are designed to degrade the enemy's ability to conduct combat operations in southern Ukraine. This shift in approach signals a more proactive and sustained effort to disrupt Russian supply chains, which are critical for maintaining their front-line positions.

The developments highlight an intensification of Ukrainian operations aimed at tightening control over enemy supply routes. Successful hits on key infrastructure could significantly impair the Russian army’s capacity to sustain its operations in the region, indicating a strategic shift in initiative. The reduction in the enemy's offensive potential opens new opportunities for Ukrainian forces to continue liberating occupied territories.