Systematic strikes on key economic facilities of the Russian Federation are already leading to significant losses for its economy; however, they currently do not pose a critical threat to Russia’s ability to finance the war.
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Losses of the Russian Economy from Attacks on Infrastructure
According to political expert and head of the analytical center “Business Capital” Vadym Denysenko, Russia suffers the greatest losses as a result of strikes on ports, oil terminals, and other strategic facilities. The expert notes that the volume of losses is already substantial, although it is currently difficult to assess them accurately.
“These losses are already noticeable, although it is still challenging to calculate them precisely,” the expert stated.
Denysenko clarified that at certain times, Russia has lost up to 15–20% of its export capacities, leading to significant currency losses for the state budget. However, in his opinion, this does not yet threaten the financing of the war, although it seriously complicates budget replenishment at certain stages.
The Importance of Regularity and Consistency of Pressure
The expert emphasized that the key factor for the effectiveness of such attacks is their regularity and duration. Only systematic and prolonged strikes can ensure a cumulative effect and intensify pressure on the Russian economy.
As of today, these attacks are already negatively impacting both the stability of the Russian oil market and the overall macro-financial situation in the country. Denysenko stressed that the consistency of pressure and Ukraine’s ability to systematically strike the enemy’s critical infrastructure remain decisive for success.
At the same time, the Russian air defense system is facing significant difficulties in protecting infrastructure from Ukrainian strikes, as the scale of the targets is large, and the capabilities of air defense are limited.