Main points
- A Russian missile hit a Philip Morris factory near Kharkiv, causing a massive fire.
- The factory in Kharkiv was suspended from February 24, 2022, and in 2024 the company opened a new factory in the Lviv region, relocating 250 employees.
/ Collage by Channel 24, photo by Philip Morris, State Emergency Service of Kharkiv Region
Philip Morris Ukraine reported a missile strike on a factory near Kharkiv on January 30. A large-scale fire broke out at the site, and it was not known whether any of the staff were injured.
What is known about the shelling of the Philip Morris factory?
An enemy missile damaged part of the factory, RBC-Ukraine writes.
Most importantly, according to preliminary information, there are no injuries. All on-duty personnel were in shelter. The company is in constant contact with emergency services and is providing the necessary assistance,
– the message says.
It is known that rescue services are currently working on the scene, and the fire is being extinguished.
Was the Kharkiv factory operational?
The Philip Morris Kharkiv factory in Ukraine remains suspended as of February 24, 2022, writes 24 Kanal .
In 2024, the company opened a new factory in Lviv region, investing $30 million in its launch. 250 employees from the Kharkiv factory were relocated to work at the new factory.
What other businesses have suffered due to Russia's attacks?
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The Roshen chocolate factory in Kyiv, located in the Holosiivskyi district, was damaged by Russian shelling. On the night of January 24, the Russians launched a massive attack on the capital.
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A Russian drone attack on January 5 damaged the Oleina plant in Dnipro, owned by the American company Bunge. The attack spilled 300 tons of oil onto the roads of the Dnipro, disrupting traffic for several days.
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During the shelling of Zaporizhzhia on January 1 and 2, the Russians attacked a JYSK store with drones and KAB, which damaged the roof, caused a fire and the loss of some merchandise. The chain tentatively plans to reopen the damaged JYSK store this winter.