The Ukrainian minister of economy, Oleksandr Kravchenko, has said that Russian airstrikes are disrupting the country's economic activity, particularly when people are forced to seek shelter. He told the Guardian that each hour of air raid alerts costs Ukraine about 45 million dollars, or slightly more than 39 million euros. Some alerts can last up to ten hours a day, causing large parts of the economy to stop functioning. Kravchenko claimed that Moscow is trying to "destroy practically the entire economy" through these sustained attacks. The pressure on Ukraine has increased significantly since the end of August. According to an analysis by the BBC’s investigative unit, which examined data from the public app Kyiv Digital, air raid sirens now sound on average ten times per day in Kyiv. This means that residents may be required to take shelter up to thirteen times in a single day. The BBC reported that the constant aerial attacks are creating major challenges for businesses in the city. The BBC observed crowds of employees leaving the main department store in Kyiv during air raid alerts, as they were forced to seek shelter. Other affected sectors include logistics platforms, warehouses, and steel industry plants. These disruptions are making it increasingly difficult for businesses to operate normally and maintain their supply chains. The situation has highlighted the broader impact of the ongoing conflict on daily life and economic stability in Ukraine. As air raid alerts become more frequent, the challenge for businesses and workers is growing, with many struggling to adapt to the unpredictable nature of the attacks.