German-invested factory in Ukraine halts work after Russian attack
Russian forces attacked Zhytomyr Oblast overnight on Aug. 8-9, striking the Kromberg & Schubert factory, a German-invested enterprise whose production facilities and infrastructure sustained extensive damage.
On August 8-9, Russian forces launched an attack on Zhytomyr Oblast, striking the Kromberg & Schubert factory, a German-owned enterprise with 100% German investment. The company, which has been operating in the Zhytomyr region for 11 years and employs nearly 3,500 people, sustained extensive damage to its production facilities and infrastructure.
In a statement on Facebook, Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr acknowledged the attack and confirmed that none of their employees were injured. Due to the severity of the damage, the factory has decided to suspend operations indefinitely. A full assessment will determine when normal operations can resume. According to the Zhytomyr Oblast Military Administration chief Vitalii Bunechko, the attack targeted both civilian infrastructure and a privately-owned German-invested company, one of the region's largest taxpayers.
Russian forces also struck a private residence, causing damage to residential buildings and debris landing on surrounding properties. Three individuals were affected by the attack, with one person hospitalized for burns and two others experiencing acute stress reactions.
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