Ukraine moves to widen war-risk insurance after Russian warehouse strikes

Ukraine’s Economy and Environment Ministry is considering expanding its insurance program for businesses affected by Russian strikes, according to a lawmaker on the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy. The proposal would broaden the scope of Resolution No. 1541, which provides state-backed insurance and compensation for losses caused by war through Ukraine’s Export Credit Agency.

The expanded program would initially cap its coverage at 30 million hryvnias ($669,000). The changes have been sent to central executive agencies for review, with the Cabinet of Ministers expected to review them shortly after. The program aims to provide additional support to businesses impacted by recent Russian attacks on major warehouses and logistics hubs in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

These strikes killed 17 people overnight on August 5, 2026, destroying several facilities, including Rozetka’s warehouse complex in Brovary, Epicentr’s warehouses and factory, Nova Poshta’s sorting center in Kyiv, and two Silpo distribution centers. The attacks also destroyed a logistics complex containing Puma merchandise, Intertop’s main warehouse, and a Bosch products warehouse.

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announced that the Cabinet would arrange meetings with business owners to ensure their companies can continue operating without significant disruption.