The Guardian: Ukrainian economy loses $45 mln per hour during air raid shutdowns
Enemy attacks force a significant portion of the Ukrainian economy to suspend operations:
At the same time, according to Kravchenko, more than half of enterprises continued working during a "yellow" alert level.
However, this alert level does not guarantee safety. This became evident on Monday when a Russian jet-powered drone struck the National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv. At the same time, a "yellow" alert was active, killing two people who remained inside.
Beyond the immediate impact of air raid alerts on business operations, the Ukrainian economy faces substantial losses from direct strikes on industrial and other infrastructure. Kravchenko noted that Russian attacks this year alone caused approximately 10 billion US dollars in damage to fixed assets.
Targeted facilities have included metallurgical plants, warehouses, and logistics infrastructure, with data centers recently added to the list.
The situation with maritime transport remains an additional pressure factor on the economy. Russia effectively blocks Ukrainian Black Sea ports, which handled the bulk of the country's exports before the blockade.
Against this backdrop, Kyiv seeks additional support from international partners. According to Kravchenko, Ukraine is working with:
Specifically, discussions focus on the possibility of front-loading loans scheduled for next year as an additional support option.
Background
A severe fire broke out at a Zammler group warehouse in the Kyiv region following a Russian strike. In Zhytomyr, a drone struck a warehouse belonging to Rud, Ukraine's largest ice cream manufacturer, destroying a 4,350-square-meter building.
In Kyiv, a Russian ballistic missile hit the TK-Home Textile manufacturing complex, causing extensive destruction. Another capital strike destroyed the Dukachi jewelry enterprise.
In Boyarka, Kyiv region, a Russian attack destroyed the main production and storage facilities of Ventilation Systems, which produces ventilation equipment under the Vents brand.
In Zviahel, Zhytomyr region, the Cersanit Invest plant—which manufactures ceramic tiles and sanitary ware—completely halted operations. The enterprise suffered heavy damage from Russian jet drone attacks, with initial estimates suggesting production recovery could take at least six months.
Furthermore, Ukraine's last three major steel plants stopped operations following Russian strikes in early September. These facilities accounted for roughly 90% of the country's steel production.
On the night of September 12, Russian forces launched a missile strike on the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih plant, killing two contractor employees and injuring two company staff members.
On September 7, Russian troops attacked Pryluky in the Chernihiv region with drones, setting fire to the Pryluky Tobacco Factory, part of British American Tobacco.
During the night of September 5, Russian forces carried out a ballistic missile strike on the Kametstal iron and steel works in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region. The plant completely halted operations, leaving five employees dead and four others injured.
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