Ukraine has launched a successful campaign of drone strikes against Russian logistics both along the frontline and at medium range, which is limiting Russia’s ability to transport personnel to the front.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the ISW.
“The effect of a potential Russian involuntary reserve call-up on the battlefield remains unclear given Russia’s growing requirements for manpower and the fact that Ukrainian drone strikes are inhibiting Russian troop movement towards the frontline,” the report said.
ISW analysts note that Ukrainian Armed Forces units significantly intensified their intermediate-range strike campaign in spring 2026 and have already achieved notable operational results. The main one is degrading Russia’s ability to use the key Russian ground lines of communication connecting Russia with occupied Crimea, including the M-14 highway (Rostov–Crimea), as well as supply routes linking occupied southern Ukraine with Donetsk.
“Mid-range strikes are actively inhibiting Russia’s ability to transport personnel to the frontlines as well as to supply and hold frontline positions, which would significantly reduce the number of additional reservists who could even get to the frontlines where they could impact Russian ground operations under current conditions,” the ISW noted.
