The Russians struck the REEVA plant in the Kyiv region
Russian troops attacked a food processing plant in the Kyiv region. Following the strike, a fire broke out on the factory grounds, and thick smoke rose above the facility. Local residents were urged to close their windows and stay away from the site of the fire.
Russian occupiers struck a civilian facility that manufactures food products. Following the attack, a fire broke out on the factory grounds, and heavy smoke billowed from the building. After the strike, residents of nearby buildings were urged to close their windows. People were also asked, if possible, to stay out of the smoke-filled area. Emergency services are on the scene. They are extinguishing the fire and dealing with the aftermath of the Russian attack. Photos from the scene show thick smoke rising over the factory grounds.
Dozens of people may have been at the plant
According to local residents, up to 80 civilian employees may have been at the plant during the attack. There is currently no definitive information on whether there are any fatalities or injuries among them. Details regarding the consequences of the strike are still being clarified. Rescue workers and other emergency services continue to work at the scene.
At the same time, it is important not to share photos or videos showing the aftermath of the attack if doing so could help the Russian military obtain additional information about the strike location or the operations of Ukrainian emergency services.
What products does the factory manufacture?
According to preliminary information, the company specializes in the production of instant foods. Specifically, this includes products under the REEVA brand. Following the damage to production facilities, there may be supply issues with certain items. If the plant is unable to resume operations quickly, this could potentially affect the availability of certain products in stores.
However, it is too early to speak of product shortages. The extent of the damage and how severely it has affected production are still being assessed.
People have been urged not to enter the smoke-filled area
Local authorities are asking residents of nearby areas to follow safety guidelines. In particular, they should keep their windows closed and avoid being outdoors near the fire site. Residents were also urged not to take photos or videos of the aftermath of the attack and not to post such material on social media.
At the time of this report, the air raid alert was still in effect. People were urged to remain in safe places and to follow only official announcements from local authorities and emergency services. This was reported by local authorities.
In the Holosiivskyi district of the capital, a fire broke out in a private residential building as a result of the Russian attack.
As a reminder, fires broke out at industrial facilities in the Kyiv region due to the Russian attack.
Russia also launched a massive attack on Kyiv, killing and injuring civilians.
Later, rescue workers showed the aftermath of the strikes on Kyiv.
