Missile alerts disrupt Ukraine’s economy amid Russian strikes
Ukraine’s economy minister estimated that missile alerts cost businesses $45 million for every hour they halted operations.
Ukraine’s economy minister said missile alerts cost businesses an estimated $45m per hour of shutdowns. The government introduced red and yellow warnings to limit disruption, while Russian strikes continued to damage infrastructure and businesses.
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- 45MUSD
AllegedUkraine’s economy minister estimated that missile alerts cost businesses $45 million for every hour they halted operations.
“Missile alerts are costing Ukraine an estimated $45m (£34m) for every hour they bring business to a halt”
- 10BUSD
AllegedRussian attacks this year caused an estimated $10 billion in damage to Ukraine’s fixed assets, according to the economy minister.
“Russian attacks this year alone had caused an estimated $10bn in damage to fixed assets”
- 10hours per day
AllegedAir-raid sirens in Ukraine have lasted for up to 10 hours per day.
“with sirens lasting up to 10 hours a day”