Main points
- The Russian attack on the Mondelez plant in Trostyanka, Sumy region, hit one of the production buildings, but there were no casualties.
- The plant is an important part of the Ukrainian and U.S. economies, providing jobs for hundreds of Ukrainians and representing a significant American investment in Ukraine.
Russia attacked an American enterprise in Trostyanka / Collage of Channel 24 (Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
On the night of February 22, during a massive attack on Ukraine, Russia struck a civilian enterprise of the American company Mondelez. The business is located in Trostyanka, Sumy region.
This was announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.
What is known about Russia's attack on American businesses?
On the night of February 22, a Russian missile hit one of the production facilities of the American civilian enterprise Mondelez in Trostyanka.
The missile hit one of the production buildings. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
– said Sibiga.
The plant has been operating since 1990 and produces products of world-famous brands. The enterprise provides jobs for hundreds of Ukrainians and makes a significant contribution to the economies of Ukraine and the United States.
It is known that this business became one of the first large-scale US investments in the economy of independent Ukraine.
“When Russian missiles hit such facilities, they are not only aimed at Ukraine. They are aimed at American business interests in Europe,” the Foreign Minister added.
Sibiga emphasized that diplomatic economic dialogue between the United States and Russia is impossible if the Kremlin's army attacks American production facilities.
Interesting! Mondelēz International is one of the world's largest American companies that produces food products, including confectionery, cookies and snacks. Currently, the business owns the brands Oreo, Milka, Toblerone, Belvita, Dirol. Mondelēz operates in 170 countries. The business headquarters is located in Chicago.
Consequences of the attack on American businesses in Ukraine: see photos from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Russia was roaming around Ukraine at night: what is known?
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On the night of February 22, Russian troops fired 50 missiles and 297 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerber, Italmas, and other types of drones into Ukraine.
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In the Kyiv region, one person was killed and 6 others were injured as a result of massive shelling. In addition, the authorities recorded destruction in five districts of the region. This includes damage to civilian buildings, cars, garages, and warehouses and utility rooms
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Air defense forces were operating in the Poltava region. As a result of falling debris, fences of private homes were damaged. The Kirovohrad region also suffered from enemy targets.
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In the Odessa and Mykolaiv regions, the enemy hit energy infrastructure facilities. About 16,000 consumers in the Mykolaiv region were left without electricity.