The cost of mobile shelters has doubled due to a surge in demand among companies
The government plans to revise security requirements for businesses during air raids due to the inability of many enterprises to set up shelters on time. The deadlines for meeting these standards may be postponed until next spring, with data being collected through regional military administrations. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Марія Волощук) citing Association of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
In September, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 1092, according to which enterprises can operate during a yellow threat level only if they have protective structures or adapted shelters. A transition period until December 4 was initially set for business adaptation, but small and medium-sized enterprises stated they lacked the technical and financial capabilities to fulfill these regulations within the specified timeframe.
Updated timelines and the government’s position
Amid appeals from business communities, Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced a revision of government approaches to prevent an economic halt. Regional military administrations will collect data on compliance with security standards until March 4, 2027, after which subsequent decisions will be made. Certain categories of enterprises that have documented the start of shelter construction may receive an extension until April 4 or June 4, 2027.
Funding problems and a shortage of mobile structures
Massive demand for security equipment has caused the price of certain mobile shelters to rise from 600,000–800,000 to 1.2–1.4 million hryvnias. Entrepreneurs face manufacturing queues, approval difficulties, and a lack of state compensation. The situation in frontline regions is critical, as constant shelling and a shortage of structures put small businesses at risk of shutting down completely.
Impact on the service sector
Different economic sectors are reacting to the new safety rules in various ways. Specifically, the beauty industry declares it impossible to interrupt procedures, threatening the closure of thousands of enterprises. Hoteliers and restaurateurs are awaiting clear methodological clarifications from the state regarding capacity calculations and legal liability for clients who refuse to go to shelters during air raids.
Legal nuances and remuneration
Lawyers remind that as of early November, Resolution No. 1092 formally requires compliance with the standards by December 4, meaning companies must have documents proving the actual commencement of work. Evidence can include contracts with contractors, estimates, or internal orders. The time employees spend in a shelter while performing duties is paid as working time, while the inability to work is documented as downtime.
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