Varus explained why it would take Russia decades to destroy Ukraine's military depots
Given the current intensity of Russian attacks, it would take decades to completely destroy most of Ukraine’s warehouse capacity. Varus noted that such a scenario is possible only if the restoration of warehouse infrastructure were to cease entirely.
According to Ruslan Shostak, founder and co-owner of the Varus grocery store chain, 2.1 million square meters of Class A and B+ warehouse space have been destroyed in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war. The Kyiv region accounts for 1.5 million square meters of this space. Of this, 900,000 square meters of warehouse space has been destroyed since the beginning of 2026.
“At the start of the war, the total area of Ukrainian Class A and B warehouses was estimated at approximately 4.2 million square meters. Additionally, another 800,000 square meters were put into operation since the war began,” Shostak’s statement reads.
Thus, the total warehouse space amounted to about 5 million square meters. Of this, 2.1 million square meters were destroyed, while 2.9 million square meters remain in operation. This represents more than half of the higher-class warehouses.
Shostak also notes that if one takes into account the warehouse facilities of large enterprises across the country, the total volume of infrastructure will be significantly greater and will amount to tens of millions of square meters of various classes.
The businessman spoke separately about the consequences of the Russian attacks on retail chains and their losses.
“It’s painful to admit, but what’s happening right now is a real tragedy. And if anyone wants to support their favorite retail chain—come on in. Go shopping. That’s the best support you can offer given the current situation,” the businessman writes.
At the same time, Shostak urged Ukrainians not to panic or stockpile goods. According to him, no shortages are expected in the country: if a needed item isn’t available at one store, it can be found at another.
As a reminder, during the morning air raid alert on September 11, two gas stations were hit. This was reported by Telegram channels.
On September 10, a Russian “Shahed”-type jet drone attacked the “Ukrnafta” gas station complex in Kyiv. As a result of the attack, there are reports of casualties among people who were near the gas station.
The occupiers attacked a gas station in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district twice. After the first strike, a passenger car caught fire at the site, and a public transportation stop and an 8-story non-residential building were damaged.
