Record Lending in War-Risk Zones: Entrepreneurs Secure 4.37 Billion UAH in Just One Week

Business Loans Surge

According to Мін. Економіки: Last week, entrepreneurs took out 1,047 new loans totaling 4.37 billion UAH under the lending program. Since the start of 2026, businesses have secured 11,900 loans, with the total loan volume for this period reaching 52.6 billion UAH.

Among the designated lending categories, the highest amount of funds was drawn in areas classified as high war risk-18.0 billion UAH, accounting for roughly 40% of the week’s new loans, with an increase of 1.75 billion UAH. Other lending categories include:

• Development of processing industry: 14.6 billion UAH
• Investment projects: 7.8 billion UAH

Lending Trends Over Time

Since the lending program launched in February 2020, a total of 146,400 loans worth 512.6 billion UAH have been issued. During the period of martial law, 111,500 loans were granted, amounting to 423.0 billion UAH.

Leading regions by number of loans include Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv. The largest loan volumes were directed to the following economic sectors:

• Agricultural sector
• Wholesale and retail trade
• Processing industry

These loans reflect strong entrepreneurial activity despite the challenges posed by martial law. The influx of capital into high-risk zones suggests businesses are striving to adapt to new conditions and uncover growth opportunities even in difficult circumstances. The sectors receiving the most funding highlight government support priorities and market demands, which could play a key role in future economic recovery.

The recent surge in business loans highlights a growing trend among Ukrainian entrepreneurs to secure funding even in challenging environments. For a deeper understanding of how these loans are impacting the economy, particularly under the 5-7-9 program, you can explore the details of how companies have achieved significant loan amounts in just one week here.