#War Economy

"We are building a new energy system": Akhmetov's DTEK does not postpone investments in Ukraine's energy sector until the end of the war

Economy 10/28/2026, 23:56

DTEK Strategy Director Ivan Helyukh stated that Ukraine is effectively building a new energy system during the war, restoring damaged facilities and developing new capacities. This is the fundamental position of shareholder Rinat Akhmetov.

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Metinvest Switches to Four-Month Planning: How the Steel Giant Adapts Business to Wartime Conditions

Economy 10/28/2026, 22:49

Metinvest CFO Yulia Dankova stated at the 24th Ukrainian CFO Forum that following the October 17 strike, the company switched to four-month planning and monthly scenario reviews.

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DTEK Grids and Energy Paid Nearly UAH 17.5 Billion in Taxes for the First Nine Months of 2026

Economy 10/28/2026, 15:44

In the first nine months of 2026, DTEK Energy enterprises transferred nearly UAH 17.5 billion in taxes to budgets at all levels while continuing to restore TPPs and ensure Ukraine's energy supply.

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Nibulon Lost 68% of Assets During the War, but Cleared 7.6k ha and Exported 2.3m Tons of Grain

Economy 10/28/2026, 11:46

Agricultural holding Nibulon lost 68% of its assets during the war, but by the end of September 2026 had cleared 7.6k ha in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions and exported 2.3m tons of grain to 18 countries. Since 1991, the company has invested over $2.3 billion in Ukraine.

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Kyiv Rental Prices Drop While Homes in Western Ukraine Fly Off the Market: How Infrastructure Attacks Reshaped the Housing Market

Economy 10/28/2026, 10:04

Kyiv housing rents are dropping amid attacks on bridges and power plants, while available homes in western Ukraine have dropped by 60%. We examine what is happening to the market ahead of winter.

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"Disaster has struck us": Al Jazeera shows destroyed Kametstal as Ukraine's steel production falls to near-zero

Economy 10/27/2026, 15:05

An Al Jazeera report from the destroyed Kametstal plant in Kamianske showed that following a series of strikes, Ukraine's steel production has fallen to near-zero, and the country's GDP has dropped by 2.4%.

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Ukraine Expands Long-Range Strikes: Bloomberg Details Operations

Politics 10/25/2026, 00:10

Ukraine has scaled up long-range strikes against Russian targets using new cruise missiles, expanded drone units, and intelligence support.

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Ukraine to Extend Martial Law and Mobilization until the End of January 2027

Politics 10/24/2026, 20:09

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine plans to extend martial law and mobilization for 90 days, until January 29, 2027, on October 26, 2026. This will be the 21st such extension.

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GDP falls by 2.4%: Ukrainian economy reacts to shutdown of metallurgical plants

Economy 10/22/2026, 12:28

In September 2026, Ukraine's real GDP contracted by 2.4% due to the shutdown of steel plants following Russian strikes, logistical problems, and port blockades.

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Ukraine's GDP contracts by 2.4% in September 2026: metallurgy, transport and energy bear the brunt of losses

Economy 10/21/2026, 17:29

Ukraine's real GDP contracted by 2.4% year-on-year in September 2026. The main drivers were strikes on metallurgy, the logistics crisis, and port blockades. For the full year, IER expects a 0.5% economic downturn.

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Marketing Under Pressure: How the War Compressed Ukrainian Business Planning Horizons

Economy 10/21/2026, 15:01

In 2026, Ukrainian businesses shortened their marketing planning horizons due to the war and uncertainty. According to KPMG and EBA data, 57% of CEOs cite geopolitics as a key factor for short-term decisions, while investments continue, but ROI requirements have tightened.

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Private Air Defense in Ukraine: How Business Adapts to Threats and Protects Infrastructure

Politics 10/20/2026, 14:14

Ukrainian businesses are deploying private air defense to protect infrastructure from drones. Systems involving interceptors and turrets are integrated into the AFU defense framework, requiring investments of $250,000 and above.

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PROSTRANSTVO built more during the war than in four pre-war years: how the Odesa developer maintained its pace

Economy 10/19/2026, 16:18

Odesa development company PROSTRANSTVO has commissioned over 147,000 sq. m of real estate since the start of the full-scale war — approximately one and a half times more than in the four pre-war years.

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Ukraine is losing its metallurgy: steel production has dropped fivefold, and industrial cities are on the brink

Economy 10/19/2026, 16:16

Steel production in Ukraine in September fell nearly fivefold to 131,000 tons. Experts warn of risks to a million people and industrial cities, calling the restoration of maritime exports a key condition for saving the industry.

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"Harvest Clothing": Russian Attack Damages Production Facility of Ukrainian Brand, No Employees Injured

Economy 10/19/2026, 14:00

Ukrainian brand Harvest clothing reported that a Russian attack damaged its production facility. Employees were not injured, and the company is resuming operations, promising to ship all orders on schedule.

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Winter Time During War: Does Clock Change Affect Power Outages in Ukraine

Economy 09/29/2026, 12:08

The transition to winter time in Ukraine will help mitigate evening peak loads on the power system and reduce the risk of power outages amid a shortage of maneuvering capacities.

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Million-Dollar Losses and Shutdown Threat: What Can Save Ukrainian Metallurgy from Collapse

Economy 09/28/2026, 13:22

Ukrainian metallurgy in 2026 is on the verge of collapse due to missile strikes, logistics crises, and EU restrictions, demanding a dedicated recovery fund.

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"A Flashback to a Past Without War": How Ukrainians Have Reshaped Their Restaurant Visits and What Awaits the Industry This Winter

Economy 09/25/2026, 09:54

In an interview with Wave RBC.UA, GastroFamily CEO Elena Borisova said that the average check in Ukrainian restaurants has shrunk from three items to two, while visit frequency has fallen threefold. At the same time, guests keep coming for a "flashback to pre-war life," and the main threat for the 2026/27 winter remains the frosts and running on generators.

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