Russian attack forces Kromberg & Schubert plant in Lutsk to halt operations
Kromberg & Schubert plant in Lutsk, Ukraine, stops after Russian attack on October 16 (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
The Kromberg & Schubert plant in Lutsk has suspended operations following a Russian attack. The company is assessing the situation and coordinating its next steps.
Kromberg & Schubert Ukraine LU confirmed it has suspended operations at the plant. The company emphasized that employee safety is its top priority.
"Our absolute priority is the safety, lives, and health of every employee," the company said.
The plant is currently assessing the situation and coordinating further steps. Employees have been asked to stay in touch with their direct supervisors.
The company also thanked rescuers from Ukraine's State Emergency Service and other emergency response teams for their swift action and efforts to protect people.
The company has not yet announced when the plant may resume operations.
As previously reported, on October 16, Russia attacked Ukraine's Lutsk with jet-powered drones. Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk said that a foreign-invested industrial facility had been hit again.
In addition, on September 22, Russian forces targeted the Kromberg & Schubert plant in the Zhytomyr community.