Up to half of the large enterprises in the Kyiv region have scaled back operations due to Russian attacks
Up to 50 percent of large enterprises in the Kyiv region have been forced to scale back their operations as a result of shelling by the Russian Federation, since large facilities remain the enemy’s primary targets.
Due to systematic attacks on warehouses and distribution centers, retail chains are forced to reorganize their logistics, decentralize their inventory, and make greater use of direct deliveries from manufacturers. Despite the temporary unavailability of certain goods in stores, retailers do not anticipate a widespread shortage of products; however, rising transportation costs and the cost of renting backup facilities may eventually affect final prices.
The publication “Glavkom” reported this, citing a comment by People’s Deputy Ruslan Gorbenko.
Russian strikes on warehouses and logistics centers are already forcing Ukrainian retail chains to restructure their operations. The greatest risk currently concerns perishable goods and large household appliances. At the same time, the market does not expect a general shortage, but shoppers may see a smaller selection of goods and higher prices due to more expensive delivery.
In some supermarkets in the capital, shoppers have already noticed empty shelves; in particular, some types of grains, fresh herbs, and other products were temporarily out of stock.
