The Economist: Russia’s new tactics could paralyze the entire Ukrainian economy

According to Dmitry Kryemsky, a founder of the Goodwine network, the cumulative damage inflicted upon Ukraine’s business infrastructure reached an estimated $500 million over a three-week period. The escalating conflict has targeted critical commercial and logistical hubs across the country. Specific incidents documented include a Russian ballistic missile strike on a warehouse supplying goods to the goodwine store on July 19.

Furthermore, two weeks later, strikes on two logistics centers belonging to the Silpo company resulted in the deaths of six workers. The private postal service, Nova Poshta, which serves a significant portion of Ukraine’s population, has also been subjected to continuous shelling. Reports indicate that Moscow has substantially increased the production of ballistic missiles.

This sustained pressure is straining Ukraine’s air defense reserves, forcing authorities to prioritize protection for the most essential national assets. In July alone, Russia launched a record number of 198 ballistic and hypersonic missiles, primarily targeting the Kyiv region. The threat extends beyond commerce and logistics.

Major Ukrainian steel corporations are contending not only with the risk of theft but also with the threat of outright destruction. These repeated attacks underscore the sustained operational challenges faced by the nation across multiple weeks.

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