--- title: "\"Kill Zone\" Reaches 20 km: How the Logistics and Tactics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Have Changed in 2026" description: "🚨 \"Kill Zone\" Reaches 20 km: Ukrainian Armed Forces Logistics in 2026 Commander of the 107th Brigade, Denis Perch, spoke about the critical expansion of the danger zone on the front. Soldiers are forced to walk up to 15 km under fire, while logistics are complicated over a 20 km stretch. 🔹 Pickup trucks can no longer reach positions. 🔹 Fiber-optic drones have become the main threat as they cannot be jammed. 🔹 Armored vehicles are being replaced by robots to preserve manpower. #Ukraine #War2026 #Military #Logistics" date: 2026-08-13T07:58:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kill-zone-20-km-afu-logistics-2026 tags: [ukraine-war, military-logistics, drones, frontline, 2026-war] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Kill Zone" Reaches 20 km: How the Logistics and Tactics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Have Changed in 2026 ![Ukrainian soldier on armored vehicle with Ukrainian flag and machine gun, symbolizing tactical changes of AFU in 2026](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/13/kill-zona-20-km-logistika-vsu-2026/kill-zona-20-km-logistika-vsu-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The "kill zone" on the front has reached 15–20 kilometers, making logistics extremely difficult. - Fiber-optic drones have become invulnerable to electronic warfare, requiring new tactical solutions. - Armored vehicles on the front line are being replaced by robotic complexes to reduce casualties. The situation on the front lines in August 2026 is characterized by unprecedented logistical complexity and the expansion of direct fire zones. In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, Denis Perch, commander of the 107th Territorial Defense Brigade, shared alarming statistics: on the most active sections of the front, the so-called "kill zone" (the territory that soldiers are forced to cross on foot under enemy fire) has reached 15 kilometers, while the zone of logistical difficulties extends up to 20 kilometers deep. ### Transformation of Frontline Logistics According to Perch, the dynamics of the "kill zone" change have been observed for several years. Not long ago, some positions could be reached by pickup trucks, with soldiers covering only 2–3 kilometers on foot. However, the situation changed rapidly: the walking distance grew to 5, then to 10 kilometers. Today, pickup trucks cannot even reach the approach points. On certain sections, the road to the positions takes up to three days, requiring a radical revision of approaches to supplying units. ### Contradictory Data Although the commander of the 107th Brigade, Denis Perch, cites current figures of 15–20 kilometers, other sources and experts provide more pessimistic forecasts. In particular, the commander of the 7th Separate Air Assault Brigade previously stated that the "kill zone" could increase to 30 kilometers by the end of 2026. These data indicate that the expansion of dangerous territory is not a one-off phenomenon but a stable trend that could worsen in the coming months. ### The Problem of Fiber-Optic Drones A key factor determining the expansion of the "kill zone" has been the enemy's mass use of drones, especially those on fiber-optic channels. Perch noted that the military have already learned to effectively fight drones on digital channels using electronic warfare (EW) means to jam control and video signals. However, fiber-optic drones do not have a radio channel, making them invulnerable to traditional electronic warfare methods. It is impossible to influence their control or video feed, making them deadly weapons in close combat. ### Replacing Armored Vehicles with Robots In response to the threat from drones, the Ukrainian army is changing its tactics. Ground robotic complexes are increasingly replacing armored vehicles on the most dangerous sections of the front. Ubiquitous observation and the mass use of cheap drones make large armored vehicles too vulnerable and expensive targets. Tasks such as ammunition resupply, evacuation of the wounded, and operations in dangerous zones are increasingly being handed over to robots instead of armored vehicles and regular pickup trucks, which helps preserve manpower and equipment. ### Tactical Conclusions and Training Brigade Commander Perch also noted that the enemy acts in a centralized and stereotypical manner. This means that experience gained in one sector of the front largely allows predicting what to expect in others. However, he warned that there are commanders with a monotonous tactic who do not look at what is happening in other sectors of the front and "step on the same rake," unprepared for changes. This highlights the importance of sharing experience and adapting tactics to the new conditions of war. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - ["Kill Zone" on the Front Increased to 20 km - Syrsky](https://glavred.info/front/kill-zona-na-fronte-uvelichilas-do-20-km-syrskiy-10711271.html) - Подтверждает расширение «килл-зоны» до 20 км. - ["Kill Zone" Increased to 20 km - Syrsky](https://ukranews.com/news/1114431-kill-zona-uvelichilas-do-20-km-syrskij) - Дублирует информацию о расширении опасной зоны. - ["Kill Zones" Will Expand – Front Will Become: Commander Gives Forecast on Drones in War](https://www.unian.net/war/voyna-v-ukraine-voennyy-dal-prognoz-kak-drony-budut-vliyat-na-front-13201785.html) - Указывает на возможное дальнейшее расширение зоны до 30 км. - ["Kill Zone" Could Increase to 30 Kilometers by End of Year - Commander of 7th Air Assault Brigade](https://www.unian.net/war/kill-zona-do-konca-goda-mozhet-uvelichitsya-do-30-kilometrov-komandir-7-dshv-13429998.html) - Указывает на возможное дальнейшее расширение зоны до 30 км. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What is a "kill zone"? **A:** A "kill zone" is a territory on the front line that soldiers are forced to cross on foot under enemy fire. ### Q: Why can pickup trucks no longer reach positions? **A:** Due to the expansion of the "kill zone" and the mass use of drones, pickup trucks have become too vulnerable and cannot safely reach positions. ### Q: How to fight fiber-optic drones? **A:** Fiber-optic drones are invulnerable to traditional electronic warfare means, so new countermeasures are required, such as the use of robots and tactical changes.