Russian forces destroy car parts retailer ATL's main warehouse in Kyiv

A Russian attack on Kyiv has completely destroyed the central warehouse of the ATL car parts retailer and servicing chain. As a result, its shops and service stations will have to rely on existing stock in the coming days, limiting the range of products available.

Source: ATL on Facebook

Details: Most of the engine oils, batteries and other automotive products supplied by the company were stored and distributed through the warehouse. No employees were injured.

Their car parts retail outlets and service centres are continuing to operate as usual. ATL said it had prepared for such a disruption by distributing supplies across its facilities and building up stocks in advance.

Meanwhile, the loss of the central warehouse will disrupt logistics. In the coming days, customers will only have access to products already in stock at the network's shops and service centres.

The company says it is continuing to meet its commitments to partners and suppliers. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and no figure has been given for the losses.

Background:

• On the night of 6-7 October, Russian forces conducted a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine, using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and attack drones simultaneously.
• The Russians launched the massive attack using various air attack weapons. According to the Air Force, air defence brought down 161 aerial assets.

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