In the Kharkiv region, the export of forest products has been blocked due to shelling by Russia

Due to intensified enemy attacks and high security risks in the border forest districts of Kharkiv Oblast, more than 1,200 cubic meters of harvested timber have been stranded at logging sites. The most difficult situation has arisen in two forest districts of the Hutyansky Forest Administration, which directly border Russia.

Due to military risks, 9,600 hectares of forest remain inaccessible here, and all work in a significant portion of the forest compartments has been completely halted.

Transporting the harvested timber is complicated by the enemy’s widespread use of fiber-optic FPV drones, which allow them to precisely target large vehicles on highways. Additional problems are caused by the occupiers’ precision strikes on gas stations in the region, which complicate fuel supply. Due to the danger, foresters are currently seeking alternative logistics routes to bypass hazardous areas, reassessing logging sites, and taking additional measures to protect workers and equipment.

Despite the challenging conditions, the Hutyanske Forest District continues to operate wherever the security situation permits. In the first half of the year, foresters managed to harvest 29,500 cubic meters of timber. A significant portion of this volume—specifically 10,400 cubic meters—consists of firewood, which is critically important for supporting social services and preparing residents of the Kharkiv region for the heating season amid the energy crisis.

Source: State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.”

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