Ukraine War Damage Rises to $197.5B, KSE Institute Says
KSE Institute estimates direct damage to Ukraine at $197.5 billion as of February 2026, up 16% from November 2024. Housing remains the hardest-hit sector at $65.9 billion, followed by transport at $42 billion. Energy-sector damage rose 25% to $18.3 billion.
According to the KSE Institute's latest estimate as of February 2026, the war in Ukraine has caused a staggering $197.5 billion in damages to the country's infrastructure. This represents a 16% increase from the previous estimate of $169.8 billion at the end of 2024. The housing sector has sustained the most substantial losses, with an estimated $65.9 billion in damage.
Nearly 416,000 residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Russia's invasion. Damage to transport infrastructure is valued at $42 billion, while losses in the industrial, construction, and services sectors amount to $18.4 billion. The energy sector has also suffered significant damage, with $18.3 billion in losses.
Educational infrastructure and agricultural sector damage total $12.2 billion and $12.1 billion, respectively. The largest increase in estimated damages has been in the housing stock, which rose by $5.9 billion. More than 29,000 km of roads have been damaged or destroyed. It is important to note that damage incurred after February 2026, including intensified Russian missile attacks during the summer months, is not included in this estimate.
The KSE Institute continues to refine its assessment of direct damage and is working on additional categories and scenario-based estimates of potential future destruction.
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