Since the onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the national postal service, Ukrposhta, has reported significant losses, with a total of 418 vehicles lost. This includes 281 vehicles that were dismantled during the periods when Russian forces temporarily occupied various Ukrainian territories in 2022. The impacts of these losses are not merely logistical, but deeply affect the daily lives of citizens, as postal services provide essential items like pensions, medicines, and social payments, especially in front-line areas.

The attacks particularly target mobile postal branches, colloquially known as 'post offices on wheels,' which are crucial for delivering mail to isolated and war-affected regions. The report highlights that since the war escalated, 103 of these mobile units have come under fire, with a total of 137 vehicles affected by Russian military operations. In 2025 alone, there were 21 recorded attacks on these civilian vehicles, which, according to Ukrposhta, serve no military purpose but play an essential role in sustaining life for populations impacted by the conflict.

Ukrposhta emphasizes that these attacks are part of a broader strategy to disrupt civilian life near the frontlines, where the postal service remains one of the last lifelines for residents. The systematic targeting of postal routes by Russian forces underscores the ongoing human cost of the conflict, impacting not just the infrastructure of the postal service but also the well-being of local communities reliant on these vital services.