Ukraine's Post-War Utility Debt Crisis: A 200 Billion Hryvnia Burden

Following Russia's invasion, Ukrainian citizens have accumulated a staggering 200 billion hryvnia debt for utility services. This has prompted concern from Deputy Head of the Housing and Communal Services committee, who voiced uncertainty about how the government will address the issue. "We simply live day-to-day, trying to survive," the official stated, highlighting the precarious situation of many families. The committee is currently reviewing options for debt relief, but solutions are proving challenging given the scale of the problem and the ongoing war. The situation underscores the complex and far-reaching economic consequences of the conflict.