Ammunition Restrictions Introduced for Russian Forces
In June 2026, the command of Russia's 36th Army imposed limits on artillery ammunition usage for its units. This decision came as a direct response to strikes carried out by Ukraine's Armed Forces against supply depots in the temporarily occupied regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. The attacks prompted Russian military leadership to take measures aimed at conserving artillery shells.
These developments highlight a critical vulnerability in Russia's logistics network, as sustained Ukrainian long-range operations increasingly disrupt supply chains.
Targeting Military Infrastructure
On June 5 and 6, 2026, Ukraine's defense forces struck multiple Russian military and logistics installations. The night of June 5–6 saw one of the most geographically widespread and precisely synchronized operations involving Ukrainian long-range drone systems. Drones hit logistics hubs, ports, and defense infrastructure across a vast area stretching from Leningrad Oblast to the Black Sea coast.
Vladyslav Voloshyn stated that due to the destruction of ammunition depots in the temporarily occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, the command of Russia’s 36th Army set monthly shell quotas for its artillery units in June. The Security Service of Ukraine, alongside the Defense Forces and the Main Intelligence Directorate, conducted a series of strikes on military and logistics targets inside Russia, signaling an intensification of Ukrainian operations in response to enemy actions.
These events underscore a strategic escalation in the conflict, as Ukrainian forces continue to hit key enemy assets, thereby degrading the capabilities of Russian troops. The imposition of ammunition limits reveals serious supply shortages within Russian units, which could undermine their combat effectiveness in the near term.
As the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to target critical enemy assets, recent reports indicate that over 20 Russian soldiers were eliminated on the outskirts of Chasiv Yar. This incident underscores the ongoing effectiveness of Ukrainian operations and the mounting pressure on Russian forces. For more insights into these developments and their implications for the conflict, check out our coverage of the recent military engagements in the region.