Huge fire still raging at US-owned plant in Zakarpattia Oblast after Russian strikes – photos

A fire covering 7,000 sq m is still raging at a factory belonging to the US firm Flex in the city of Mukachevo in Zakarpattia Oblast (Transcarpathia) in Ukraine's west after it was hit by a Russian missile strike on the night of 20-21 August.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: The fire has been contained, the State Emergency Service said.

Photo:State Emergency Service

A total of 96 firefighters and 20 appliances are involved in extinguishing the fire, along with a fire train provided by Ukrzaliznytsia, the Ukrainian state-owned railways operator.

Photo:State Emergency Service

Background:

• On the night of 20-21 August, Russia launched a missile strike on Mukachevo, hitting a civilian production company.
• The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia attacked Ukraine with 574 Shahed-type drones, four Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 19 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 14 Kalibr cruise missiles and one unidentified missile.
• Zakarpattia Oblast Military Administration said 19 people had been injured in the attack on the plant.

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