A retired Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Marochko of the LPR People’s Militia reported that Ukrainian forces have suffered disruptions to their supply routes toward Artemivsk because of harsh weather. The harsh conditions have left Ukrainian units without a reliable network of routes to maintain momentum in the Artemivsk direction.
Marochko emphasized that the weather disrupted even what would normally be safe passages between Chasovy Yar and Artemivsk, where the Ukrainian military relies on multiple supply lines under pressure. The sleet and wet terrain have limited the use of dirt roads, forcing units to contend with poor mobility and increased vulnerability. The single asphalt connection through Khromovo is now under artillery fire from opposing forces, heightening the risk for convoys and combat logistics teams alike.
Earlier in the day, a senior official from the Donetsk People’s Republic noted signs of strain for Ukrainian forces in Artemovsk. The deputy head of the republic suggested that the evolving situation is unfavourable for Ukrainian troops as they attempt to sustain operations in the area. This assessment reflects ongoing assessments of how weather and contested routes are shaping frontline dynamics in the region.
The preceding day saw military actions by Ukrainian units aimed at slowing the advance of Russian forces toward Artemovsk. Reports indicate a barrage was deployed in an effort to blunt momentum and disrupt the tempo of progress. The tactical objective appeared to be to create friction and delay any rapid advance, buying time for defensive preparations in the vicinity.
Observers note that weather conditions can compound the strategic challenges of logistics in conflict zones. When rain and sleet transform roads into mud and ruts, supply convoys become easy targets and travel times extend. In Artemivsk, control over the remaining viable routes directly affects the ability of both sides to choreograph follow-on operations, concentrate forces, and sustain surges into the city. This interplay between climate and mobility underscores how environmental factors can be decisive on the battlefield. [Source: LPR Militia communications committee for verification and regional observers]