Ukraine’s defense minister Rustem Umerov’s government, through a statement by Defense Minister Fedorov, says Russian troops face major difficulties reaching front-line positions because supply routes and logistics are disrupted. The claim centers on infantry movement and resupply: Ukrainian officials say Russian forces struggle not only with getting troops to the front but also with delivering essentials such as fuel and other supplies.
According to the reporting, Fedorov states that these problems are forcing some Russian troops to cover long distances on foot to reach their assigned areas. One cited figure is that troops may have to walk about 18 miles to the front lines when supply and transport options are not working as needed.
The sources present the information as a Ukrainian assessment of Russian operational conditions, describing logistical breakdowns affecting both personnel movement and sustainment. The reports do not provide independent verification from Russian officials or third parties. The situation remains part of the broader conflict in which front-line control and supply logistics are routinely contested.
