Kyiv shoppers feel the pinch from Russian strikes
Summary
Russian strikes on warehouses and supply chains are causing shortages and higher food prices in Kyiv, with supermarkets struggling to keep basic goods in stock. Ukrainian officials warn the attacks are disrupting logistics and could further raise inflation.
Key Points
- Russian drone and missile strikes on civilian warehouses in the Kyiv region have sharply disrupted supply chains for major retailers.
- Ukraine’s food minister Taras Vysotskyi says the attacks have rendered parts of the logistics system inoperative and may increase food prices by up to 2.5 percent.
- Shoppers in Kyiv and nearby Boryspil are facing shortages of items like Coca-Cola, potatoes and cereals, while inflation is already rising.
- Economist Oleg Pendzyn says the strikes have caused an estimated 1.3 billion euros in losses for the Ukrainian state.
