Producers and retailers adapt schedules and relocate inventory amid drone strikes
Ukrainian businesses and retailers are restructuring food supply routes amid regular enemy air strikes. Serhii Beskrestnov, adviser to the President of Ukraine on technological defense development, urged citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading rumors about food shortages. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Пилип Бойко) citing Serhii Beskrestnov, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
According to the presidential adviser, producers and retailers are actively adapting to current conditions and rerouting logistics channels. If necessary, any gaps in product range or food market niches can be promptly covered by imports from European countries.
The official emphasized that the challenges arising in retail networks are solely related to the time needed to rebuild supply chains. There are no risks of total hunger or inevitable shortages of food supplies.
The target of enemy air strikes
Commenting on the situation, Beskrestnov noted that the shelling is not aimed directly at food supplies. The main target of the attacks is large Ukrainian business, which provides jobs and generates tax revenues for the state budget.
“Our enemy does not attack ‘food’. It attacks big business that pays taxes and creates jobs,” the adviser to the president emphasized.
He urged the population to rely only on verified information and not to spread unverified claims or disinformation regarding the country’s food situation.
Retail response to warehouse destruction
Despite the fact that up to 90% of food storage facilities have been destroyed due to the aggressor state’s actions, retail chains continue to operate. Retailers are forced to adjust logistics schemes, relocate accumulated stocks, and revise product storage approaches.
As a result of Russian strikes on distribution centers, stores may experience only temporary delivery delays or a minor reduction in product variety, but there are no threats to public supply.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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