Russian attack destroys DIY chain’s logistics hub in Kyiv and production facility in Kyiv Oblast, killing employee
An employee of Epicentr, a chain of home improvement superstores, was killed and three were injured during a large-scale Russian attack on the night of 4-5 August. A logistics hub operated by the company in the city of Kyiv has been destroyed by fire, while warehouses and production facilities in Kalynivka in Kyiv Oblast have been devastated.
Source: Epicentr on Facebook
Quote: "Our logistics centre on Viskozna Street in Kyiv, one of the company's key logistics facilities, has been completely destroyed by fire.
One employee has been killed at our logistics and manufacturing complex in Kalynivka. Three of our colleagues have been injured and remain in hospital."
Details: According to the company, Russian missiles have completely destroyed two large warehouse complexes. Another missile struck Epicentr Ceramic Corporation's production site, destroying all its kilns and rendering the plant unable to continue operating.
A car park next to the logistics hub was also destroyed, and 20 employees' cars were destroyed by fire.
Production at the Epicentr Ceramic Corporation plant has been suspended. To avoid disruptions to supply, the company will temporarily move production to two of its facilities abroad. Epicentr also plans to launch another manufacturing facility in Ukraine.
According to the company's early estimates, repairing the destroyed production facilities will take at least a year and a half and most likely around two years.
The company said it is still impossible to determine the full extent of the damage and described the attack as a deliberate strike against Ukrainian manufacturing, logistics and jobs.
Background: Russia launched a large-scale combined attack on Kyiv Oblast on the night of 4-5 August using ballistic missiles and attack drones. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that 14 people had been killed and 22 injured.
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