Obukhiv: Missile strike halted the Kyiv cardboard and paper plant — the third attack in six months
On October 7, a Russian missile strike damaged the Kyiv cardboard and paper plant in Obukhovo: significant damage was inflicted on production and storage buildings, equipment and engineering networks were damaged, and fires broke out. Production has been halted, and there are no casualties among the workers. This is the third Russian attack on the plant in the past six months.
On October 7, the Kyiv cardboard and paper plant in Obukhovo was struck by a Russian missile attack – for the third time in the last six months. This was reported by the company's press service.
Due to powerful explosions on the territory of the plant, fires broke out, and emergency services were working to address the aftermath. Significant damage was caused to production and storage buildings, equipment, and engineering networks.
According to the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, three industrial and storage facilities, as well as a truck with a trailer, were damaged as a result of a combined Russian attack on the Obukhiv district. Fires were contained by morning.
There have been no casualties among the company's employees. The plant is assessing the extent of the damage and has suspended production.
The Kyiv cardboard and paper plant in Obukhovo is one of the largest in Eastern Europe, with a complete cycle of cardboard and paper production. It produces cardboard, corrugated packaging, paper, and sanitary products and is part of the Austrian Pulp Mill Holding group.