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Ukrainian Businesses Struggle Amid Power Outages, Rising Costs

2/9/2026

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Ukrainian businesses face power outages from Russian attacks on the energy grid, with production costs rising 15%-20% and customer numbers down 40%.
Bakery owner Olha Hrynchuk says generators cost about 700 hryvnias per hour.
The cold winter worsens conditions for small cafes and family-run establishments.
The Rito Group has invested in generators to stay operational.
The Kyiv School of Economics warns that prolonged energy failures could significantly impact Ukraine's GDP.

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Ukrainian businesses face power outages from Russian attacks on the energy grid, with production costs rising 15%-20% and customer numbers down 40%.
Bakery owner Olha Hrynchuk says generators cost about 700 hryvnias per hour.
The cold winter worsens conditions for small cafes and family-run establishments.
The Rito Group has invested in generators to stay operational.
The Kyiv School of Economics warns that prolonged energy failures could significantly impact Ukraine's GDP.