Russian attack on Zhytomyr region — the "Kromberg & Schubert" enterprise with 3,500 employees has suspended operations

As a result of the Russian attack on Zhytomyr region, the enterprise "Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr" sustained significant damage and destruction. Because of this, the company, which employs 3,500 people, has temporarily suspended operations for an indefinite period. No employees were injured. This was reported by Vitalii Bunечko, head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, according to UNN.

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According to the head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, one of the region's budget-generating enterprises was damaged. "Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr" has 100% German investment, has operated in the Zhytomyr region for 11 years, and provides jobs for around 3,500 people.

The consequences of the enemy attack have now been contained by the State Emergency Service. An investigative and оперативе team of law enforcement agencies is working at the site. The Regional Military Administration, together with local self-government bodies, is already working to find possible ways to assist the strategic investor.

We are interested in preserving the enterprise's operations, supporting its workforce, and creating conditions for the fastest possible recovery. I thank the rescuers, law enforcement officers, and all the services working promptly to eliminate the consequences of the enemy attack

The company officially stated that the enterprise had come under attack over the past day. Production facilities and infrastructure sustained significant damage and extensive destruction.

The most important thing for us is that none of the employees were injured as a result of the attack

Due to the extensive damage, the enterprise is forced to temporarily suspend operations for an indefinite period. The possible timeframe for resuming operations will become clear after the technical assessment is completed and the full scope of the necessary restoration work is determined.

We thank our employees for their resilience and solidarity, the emergency services for their prompt response, and everyone who supports us at this difficult time for their concern and assistance

To recap

At night and in the morning, Russian forces massively attacked the Odesa region with missiles and drones. The strikes damaged civilian energy infrastructure, leaving a significant number of consumers in Odesa and the region without electricity.