Logistics play a crucial role in wars, and the current war in Ukraine is no exception. Success in military operations is questionable without reliable roads for ammunition supply and evacuation of the wounded. Poor road conditions lead to time loss and increased risks.
Estimates show the war has destroyed over 26,000 km of roads in Ukraine. Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions have suffered the most, accounting for 72% of all destruction and total damage reaching $28 billion. The key Izyum-Sloviansk-Kramatorsk highway is under enemy control.
Choosing between dangerous but smooth roads and safer but damaged ones is a tough dilemma for military drivers. Damaged roads slow down movement and make vehicles vulnerable to drone attacks, while good infrastructure saves critical seconds for supply or evacuation.
Poor roads increase fuel consumption by 30-50%, wear out equipment and complicate logistics, directly affecting combat effectiveness. Developing frontline infrastructure and using protective solutions like anti-drone nets improve chances to save soldiers' lives and ensure delivery of supplies.
Repairing roads is not just an investment in infrastructure, but directly in saving lives. Every kilometer of quality roadway increases timely evacuation, supply delivery and reduces casualties. Roads are now true battlefields: their speed and surface quality are a chance for survival and continued resistance.
