This is the 17945th most frequent Russian word.
ущербу
"Ущербу" translates as "damage" or "harm" in English.
The word 'ущербу' here is used in the dative case after the verb 'привести', indicating harm to the surrounding environment.
Эти действия могут привести к значительному ущербу окружающей среде.
These actions can cause significant harm to the environment.
Here, 'ущерб' functions as a direct object, denoting damage specifically caused to a subject.
Страховка покрывает ущерб, нанесённый квартире.
The insurance covers the damage caused to the apartment.
In this sentence, 'ущербу' is used to describe the detrimental effects experienced by the company's documentation due to the fire, indicating impact.