EconomyRussian attacks cost Ukrainian businesses $7.7 billion in 2026, prime minister says
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said Russian attacks have caused an estimated $7.7 billion in losses to Ukrainian businesses since the start of 2026, with more than 1 million square meters of property destroyed or badly damaged. A survey found declining production and widespread work stoppages during air raid alerts. The government has proposed a one-percentage-point VAT increase to fund compensation for war-risk insurance.
TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-19 15:12Original
Russian attacks cost Ukrainian businesses $7.7 billion in 2026, prime minister says
Economy