In Ukraine, taking into account the “tactics of the enemy,” the approach to the construction of fortifications has changed.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced this during a conversation with journalists on June 27.
He noted that previously fortifications were built on the principle of battalion defense areas and company strongholds with significant length of communication passages (two to five kilometers).
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“But the enemy’s tactics have changed: now they do not operate in classic battalions and companies, but mainly use small infantry formations with the support of unmanned systems during assault operations,” the Defense Ministry says.
In response to the change in the enemy's offensive tactics, a new model was introduced – spatially smaller strongholds with a length of 60-70 meters of joint passages, with mandatory anti-drone coverage, which are more difficult to detect and which effectively perform the tasks of defense, deterrence and fire damage, including against FPV drones.
Construction of fortifications in Ukraine
In 2024, in areas where construction was carried out by military units, 96% to 99.9% of the assigned tasks were completed.
As of mid-2025, more than 50% of the work volumes planned for this year have been completed, and fortification structures are being adapted to priorities in specific areas.
In particular, in the Sumy direction, defensive lines are being strengthened in the most threatening directions. There is an additional build-up of engineering equipment for defensive lines in accordance with the needs of the command.
“Fortification is not only concrete and trenches, but also an adaptive engineering system that takes into account the enemy's tactics and always works for one thing: the protection of our soldiers. We monitor the process daily and strengthen those areas where it is most needed,” says Umerov.
