Russian strike hits Polish company’s factory in Vinnytsia overnight — Polish FM responds
Photo: Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland (Getty Images)
During the night of July 16, amid a Russian drone strike on Vinnytsia, Russian forces targeted a factory owned by the Polish company Barlinek, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski
According to Sikorski, who spoke with the factory's management, the strike was deliberate and launched from three different directions. The attack resulted in injuries, including two people with severe burns.
"Ukrainian services, as well as our consulate, are taking action. Putin’s criminal war is approaching our borders," he added.
Russia’s strike on Ukraine on July 16
During the night of July 15 to 16, Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine, using an Iskander-M ballistic missile, around 400 Shahed strike drones, as well as decoy UAVs.
According to the Air Force, as of 8:30 a.m., Ukrainian air defense shot down 198 drones, while another 145 went off radar.
The strikes hit Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, and the Odesa and Vinnytsia regions.
In Vinnytsia, the attack resulted in significant air pollution.
More on the aftermath of the attack on Ukraine can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
