Russian Strikes Disrupt Kyiv Food Supply Chains, Empty Shelves and Raise Price Fears

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:04am on 09 Sep 2026,Wednesday International

Russian attacks on food warehouses and logistics hubs across Ukraine are disrupting supplies in Kyiv, leaving gaps on supermarket shelves and threatening higher food prices. Ukrainian officials say logistics facilities serving major supermarket chains have been damaged in what they describe as a systematic attack on civilian supply infrastructure. The government estimates food prices could rise by 2.5%, while some businesses fear increases of up to 15% as companies reorganise supply routes. One warehouse near Kyiv reportedly lost €4 million in stock. Medical and humanitarian storage facilities have also been hit. Despite shortages, many residents are avoiding panic-buying and continuing daily life. (PC: AP)

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