Key NOVUS logistics center destroyed in devastating Russian strike
Multiple Russian ballistic missiles struck and destroyed a key NOVUS logistics hub, the major Ukrainian supermarket chain confirmed in a statement on August 5.
On August 5, Russian ballistic missiles struck and destroyed a crucial NOVUS logistics center, according to a statement released by the major Ukrainian supermarket chain. The attack inflicted significant damage to the facility, causing an immediate shutdown of operations. Remarkably, no staff or contracted personnel sustained injuries as they sought refuge in a nearby bomb shelter during the air raid.
The statement emphasized that this was the second attack on the logistics center, which serves as the backbone of NOVUS's entire network, where products commence their daily journey to NOVUS stores. The company is still evaluating the extent of the damage and is actively managing the aftermath of the attack and any resulting fires. NOVUS voiced its deepest appreciation to the State Emergency Service rescuers for their bravery and relentless efforts, as well as to all their colleagues for their resilience.
NOVUS is taking swift action to ensure continuous operations, with teams already reallocating inventory to maintain a consistent supply of goods to their stores. The company reiterated its commitment to ensuring customers are unaffected by the attack. Russian forces unleashed a massive overnight assault on Kyiv and the surrounding region on August 5, unleashing 115 attack drones alongside 24 Iskander ballistic missiles and four Zircon hypersonic missiles.
Despite Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 98 of the drones, none of the 28 missiles were successfully neutralized.
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