# Ukraine’s national debt grows by $4-5 billion each month

https://mins.news/en/item/37261

- TASS, 2026-08-30 03:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2179409

> TASS calculations based on Ukrainian Finance Ministry data put the country’s debt at roughly $218-219 billion at the end of August, rising by an average of $4-5 billion monthly. It could reach about $240 billion by the end of 2026 and at least $290 billion by the end of 2027. Ukraine also needs at least $6-7 billion this year for military operations and service members’ pay.