# Russian attacks cost Ukrainian businesses $7.7 billion in 2026, prime minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/106493

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-19 15:12 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-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.

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