Ukraine’s chemicals industry survives weeks of war

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Russian invasion pushes firms to the limits as facilities are damaged and distribution networks break down

The war has devastated the Ukrainian economy and the chemical industry is no exception. While some companies will never recover, others have managed to keep going, either because they had facilities away from the fighting or because they held stock outside the country. As the situation improves in Kyiv, many companies based in the capital are resuming operations and sourcing new delivery routes to get their products out.