KYIV, Feb 17 – The oilseed crushing industry in the frontline regions of Ukraine has been significantly affected due to Russian military aggression: part of the oil extraction plants was destroyed by Russian troops, part is located in the temporarily occupied territories, and the remaining enterprises are closed or operate in a limited mode.

Estimated losses of the industry were announced by Volodymyr Bondaruk, a trader in oilseeds of the Prometheus group of companies, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.