A Coca-Cola facility near Kyiv was hit by Russian drones, causing damage, as confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The incident occurred outside the town of Brovary, with no reported injuries. Zelenskyy mentioned in a video address that Russian drones set the Coca-Cola plant on fire, describing Coca-Cola as an American facility targeted by the Russians.
Footage from Reuters TV showed firefighting teams responding to the scene, with smoke billowing from the plant and spreading across nearby fields. Andy Hunder, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, stated that the plant’s employees were unharmed, and the company is collaborating with authorities to evaluate the situation and prioritize the safety of individuals.
A spokesperson for Coca-Cola HBC, the independent bottler that owns the Ukrainian plant, confirmed the safety of all employees and the ongoing assessment of the situation. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has escalated into a full-scale conflict between the two countries.