Russia has destroyed 90% of Ukraine's modern storage facilities, minister says
Key Points:
- Russian strikes have destroyed 90% of Ukraine's modern storage facilities for various goods, severely impacting warehouses and logistics centers, according to Agricultural Minister Taras Vysotskyi.
- Despite the destruction, officials assure there is no risk of food shortages in Ukraine, though attacks on logistics infrastructure may limit the variety of goods available in stores.
- Businesses are adapting by delivering goods directly to production or retail sites, bypassing warehouse storage, while some have relocated facilities, which have also come under attack.
- The minister called for an equal distribution of risks among supply-chain participants when goods are destroyed, emphasizing that the state is not involved in commercial or contractual relations.
- A deadly missile strike on August 5 destroyed warehouses of supermarket chains and Rozetka's distribution center, disrupting supplies of staples and online order processing, but food shortages have not yet materialized.