Ukraine worker demand drops amid intensified Russian strikes

Ukraine's National Bank Deputy Governor Volodymyr Lepushynskyi said intensified Russian strikes on logistics hubs, warehouses and factories have weakened the country's labor market, with businesses growing hesitant to hire amid destroyed facilities and broken supply chains. An August survey found only construction firms expected to expand staff, while industry, trade and services all projected cuts.

Recent strikes have hit a wide range of commercial sites, including retail and pharmaceutical warehouses, distribution centers, a Coca-Cola plant, and rail depots across multiple regions. Despite the hiring slowdown, businesses still report a shortage of skilled workers as a major constraint on production.

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