Ukraine estimates agricultural losses rrom Russian strikes at $11 bln

Ukraine’s agricultural sector has suffered more than $11 billion in direct losses as a result of Russian attacks that intensified sharply at the end of 2025, according to Deputy Economy Minister Taras Vysotskyi.

The estimated losses include about $6.5 billion in destroyed agricultural machinery, damaged infrastructure such as grain storage facilities, as well as stolen and destroyed agricultural products.

Russian strikes on agricultural infrastructure in the Odesa region intensified significantly late last year and continued into early 2026. Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, other government agencies, and the Kyiv School of Economics maintain a war-damage registry that records every attack on agricultural and logistics facilities.

According to Vysotskyi, the ports of Greater Odesa were hit by more than 180 attacks during the first months of 2026, nearly matching the total number recorded throughout the entire previous year. During peak periods, these attacks reduced export capacity by 20–30%, although the ports generally remained operational.

Airstrikes have also damaged facilities owned by foreign companies operating in Ukraine. This year, infrastructure belonging to U.S. agribusiness giants Bunge and ADM was affected.

“Damage assessments and restoration work are underway at both sites. It is still too early to speak about a full return to operations,” Vysotskyi said.

He added that the actual losses to Ukraine’s agricultural sector are far greater than the estimated $11 billion in direct damages, as they also include lost income, reduced production capacity, and the loss of expertise.

While Russia and Ukraine continue to target each other’s energy and infrastructure facilities, attacks on port and agricultural infrastructure remain one of the key risks to Ukraine’s food exports.

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