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Third strike in a month: Russia hit the non-operational Zaporizhstal with ballistic missiles — four workers injured

Economy 09/12/2026, 14:49

On September 12, Russia struck Zaporizhstal with ballistic missiles for the third time in a month. Four missiles hit the non-operating enterprise, four workers were injured, and the damage is preliminarily assessed as critical.

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Ukraine Prepares a Multi-Billion-Dollar Insurance Fund to Save Businesses from the Aftermath of Shelling

Economy 09/12/2026, 14:09

Ukraine's Economy Minister Alexander Kravchenko stated that business losses from Russian attacks could reach 10 billion dollars in 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a "first loss" insurance fund with coverage of up to 10 million dollars per enterprise, which may be funded through a VAT increase.

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ICC Ukraine Expert: Price Caps on Electricity Create an Artificial Shortage and Hurt Consumers

Economy 09/12/2026, 11:40

ICC Ukraine Vice President Oleksandr Trokhymets stated that price caps on electricity set by NRECU create an artificial shortage of supply during peak hours and ultimately harm consumers by blocking market pricing.

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Ukrainians are mass-searching for private houses: LUN records abnormal demand and price growth of up to 36% in a year

Economy 09/12/2026, 10:31

LUN records abnormally high demand for private houses in Ukraine: the peak fell in January–February 2026, while prices in some oblasts rose by 36%. Experts link the trend to the demand for autonomy against the backdrop of winter outage risks.

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Cold radiators and barely warm water: how to officially demand a recalculation of utility bills in Ukraine

Economy 09/12/2026, 09:58

Ukraine's State Service on Food and Consumer Protection has clarified the procedure to follow when radiators are cold and hot water is weak: a written claim, a claim act, and a recalculation. RBC-Ukraine has compiled a step-by-step guide.

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How much does firewood cost in 2026: the average cubic meter is 1,252 UAH, and a home needs 5–12 m³ for the season

Economy 09/12/2026, 08:39

The average price of a cubic meter of firewood in Ukraine as of September 1, 2026, is 1,252 UAH, and a home needs 5–12 m³ for the heating season. Over the year, firewood prices rose by 12–15% due to higher fuel prices and logging costs.

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Winter in the village: what a country house really costs and how much it takes to prepare it for the heating season

Economy 09/12/2026, 08:14

Interest in private houses outside the cities in 2026 rose earlier than usual, while prices for housing and firewood continue to climb. We break down what it costs to buy a house in the village and prepare it for winter: from fuel to backup power and water.

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Diesel at 100 hryvnias: how fuel prices at Ukrainian gas stations changed on September 12

Economy 09/12/2026, 08:04

At Ukrainian gas stations, diesel has crossed the 100-hryvnia-per-liter mark. Some chains raised prices on September 12, while others kept their previous rates — we break down the dynamics and the reasons behind the rise.

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IDP housing benefits: the 15th and 28th payment schedule is preserved, but the state has tightened control over recipients' data

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:58

IDP housing assistance continues to be paid on the 15th and 28th: 3,000 hryvnias to children and persons with disabilities, 2,000 — to others. Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 709 has strengthened control: in case of data discrepancies in the registers, payments are automatically suspended.

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Dollar to 45 hryvnia, euro — to 52.5: what awaits Ukraine's currency market on September 14–20

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:51

According to Globus Bank's forecast, on September 14–20 the dollar on Ukraine's cash market will be worth 44.5–45 UAH, and the euro — 51–52.5 UAH. The NBU may spend up to 1 billion dollars on interventions, while "war inflation" may push prices on certain goods up by 10%.

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Shmygal: Ukraine's energy sector will need at least $91 billion over the coming decades

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:41

Ukrainian Energy Minister Denis Shmygal assessed the energy sector's needs at a minimum of $91 billion over the coming decades. He gave this estimate during a dialogue with Canadian entrepreneurs, emphasizing a focus on private investment rather than aid.

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Transfers from parents and a spouse to a card are not subject to tax: what a lawyer said about PIT rates for family transfers

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:15

Transfers from parents, a spouse or children to a card do not create a tax liability: a 0% PIT rate with no limit on the amount. Gifts from distant relatives are taxed at 10%, and from non-residents at 18%.

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Pension for Six Months in Advance: Lawyer Names the Only Condition Under Which a Ukrainian Pensioner Can Receive an Advance When Moving Abroad

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:07

Attorney Olga Khomich explained that a pensioner in Ukraine can receive a payment covering six months in advance only upon official deregistration and the processing of departure for permanent residence abroad. In the case of actual residence abroad without deregistration, such an advance is not due.

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Iraq Boosts Export Capacity: Up to 1 Million Barrels via Syria and Ceyhan

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:01

Baghdad intends to raise oil throughput along the routes via Syria and the Turkish port of Ceyhan to over 1 million barrels per day, diversifying exports and reducing dependence on a single direction.

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Ukrzaliznytsia launches scholarships and bonuses of up to 78,000 hryvnia to attract young talent

Economy 09/12/2026, 01:40

Ukrzaliznytsia has launched corporate scholarship and start bonus programs of up to 78,000 hryvnia, aimed at attracting young specialists to scarce working and engineering positions.

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Ukraine Begins Selling Surplus Gas from Underground Storage to Europe: Stocks Exceed 15 Billion Cubic Meters

Economy 09/12/2026, 00:54

Private traders have begun selling gas from Ukraine's underground storage to Poland amid record stocks exceeding 15 billion cubic meters and falling domestic demand. Domestic gas prices are almost twice as low as European prices.

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LFM 2026: Ukraine's agribusiness undergoes "shock therapy" and builds a new management architecture

Economy 09/11/2026, 22:19

On September 8, the XVII LFM conference was held in Kyiv: farmers discussed the move away from classic business models, the role of AI, and a forecast for 2036. The organizers replaced panel discussions with an open-mic format.

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