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Firefighters extinguish a fire at a warehouse damaged by shelling, as part of business rescue efforts

Saving Business After Shelling: State Property Fund Begins Audit of Warehouses for Affected Companies

Economy 08/07/2026, 23:48
🇺🇦 The State Property Fund has begun an audit of state warehouses for transfer to businesses affected by Russian shelling. 🔥 Following the attack on August 5, "Epitsentr", Rozetka, "Nova Poshta", and others were affected. The transfer of hundreds of thousands of square meters of space is being prepared. ⚖️ A legal model is being sought: auctions or preferential rent, with the main goal being to avoid corruption. 📉 Experts warn: changing logistics may lead to price increases.
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Wildberries store against the backdrop of declining military product sales after Ukrainian attacks

Impact of strikes: Sales of military goods on Wildberries plummeted by 40% following Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks

Economy 08/07/2026, 22:03
📉 Sales of military goods on Wildberries fell by 20–40% following Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on warehouses. Over three months, equipment worth 1.646 billion rubles was sold through the platform. The "Body Armor" and "Drone Accessories" categories were particularly affected. Banks are recording an increase in debt problems among sellers. #Wildberries #UAF #Economy #MilitaryGoods
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Gas storage tanks with RHEINGAS signage against a gray sky, symbolizing critical gas supply shortages in the EU ahead of winter 2026

Gas Crisis 2026: EU Faces Critical Storage Deficit Ahead of Winter

Economy 08/07/2026, 21:58
⚠️ CRITICAL GAS DEFICIT IN THE EU 📉 Gas reserves in Europe have dropped below 58% — a 15-year low. ❄️ Causes: cold winter, conflicts in the Middle East, and LNG shortage. 💰 Analysts warn of a sharp price increase in winter 2026. 🇪🇺 The target of 80% storage fill may not be reached. #GasCrisis #EU #Economy #Energy
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Warehouse bags of grain in a port terminal, symbolizing the export crisis due to the blockade of the maritime corridor and drought in the Danube

Economic Shock: Ukraine Loses $2 Billion Due to Maritime Corridor Blockade and Danube Drought

Economy 08/07/2026, 20:56
💰 Ukraine loses $2 billion: NBU warns of colossal losses from uncollected export revenue in the second half of 2026. 🚫 The reason is twofold: blockade of the maritime corridor by Russia and drought lowering the Danube level. 📉 Capacity dropped from 4.5 million tons to 2.5 million tons per month. 🚢 On August 6, the enemy attacked a civilian ship, a sailor died. The 2022 scenario is returning. 🇺🇦 NBU hopes to compensate for losses in 2027, but farmers are already feeling the blow.
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Energy Deadlock: Why Ukraine Cannot Import Electricity from Europe Due to Artificial Prices

Energy Deadlock: Why Ukraine Cannot Import Electricity from Europe Due to Artificial Prices

Economy 08/07/2026, 19:26
⚡️ Experts warn: Ukraine may be left without imported electricity this winter due to price caps. Vladimir Omelchenko (Razumkov Centre) explained that artificial price restrictions block purchases from Europe during peak demand. 📉 In January 2026, prices were temporarily raised, but in March they were returned to the old level. 🏗️ To prepare for winter, it is also necessary to unfreeze "Heat Communal Energy" accounts and strengthen the protection of substations. 🗓️ The Verkhovna Rada plans to abolish price caps only in May 2027, which raises concerns among analysts.
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A woman carefully examines a receipt with personal data, symbolizing the privacy issue in Ukrposhta's cash-on-delivery payments

Ukrposhta vs NBU: Chaos with Personal Data on Receipts and Cash on Delivery

Economy 08/07/2026, 16:24
🚨 "Ukrposhta" announced new rules for printing personal data on receipts, but the NBU refuted these requirements. The regulator stated that it did not introduce rules regarding the mandatory indication of INN and full card numbers in receipts. However, disputes continue: the post office clarified rules for cash on delivery, where the INN is now always required. Lawyers warn of the risks of legal uncertainty for businesses. #Ukrposhta #NBU #PersonalData #Ukraine
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Students unpacking boxes and setting up a new apartment, illustrating the topic of housing search and rising rental costs in 2026.

Student Rent Cost Rating for 2026: Uzhhorod and Lviv Lead, Kharkiv Prices Rise by 56%

Economy 08/07/2026, 15:44
🏠 **Student Housing Rental Rating for 2026** On the eve of the academic year, OLX Real Estate analyzed housing prices in cities with top universities. 🔝 **Most Expensive Cities:** • Uzhhorod: 22,133 UAH (+18%) • Lviv: 20,168 UAH (+15%) • Kyiv: 17,000 UAH (+6%) 📉 **Affordable Options:** • Sumy and Kharkiv: 7,000 UAH. In Kharkiv, prices rose by 56% due to market recovery. 🛌 **Room Rental:** The cheapest option is in Sumy (2,500 UAH). In Kharkiv and Odesa — 3,000 UAH. 📱 **Important:** Students can now change dormitory registration via 'Diia' without visiting the CNAP.
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Worker at a metallurgical plant in Ukraine, where production halt and losses of $200 million per month are threatened due to port closures

Catastrophe in Metallurgy: Port Closures Threaten Ukraine with $200 Million Monthly Losses and Plant Shutdowns

Economy 08/07/2026, 14:40
🚨 Ukrainian metallurgy on the brink of collapse. Port closures have already led to the shutdown of Ferrexpo and Metinvest plants. 💰 Industry losses could reach $200 million per month. 📉 Production could drop by 35%. 🚛 Land export is unprofitable; warehouses are overflowing. Business warns: the situation is worse than in 2022. #Ukraine #Metallurgy #Economy #Ports
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