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Kyiv Corrugated Paper Plant Hit by Russian Strike, Halting Production of Essential Goods for Ukrainians
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On April 3 the Kyiv Corrugated Paper Plant became the target of another Russian strike, leading to the temporary suspension of its production process.
The decision to halt operations was made to ensure the safety of the personnel and to address the immediate consequences of the attack.
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The plant, which produces goods exclusively for civilian use, including daily necessities for the general population, emphasized that it is in no way connected to any military infrastructure, defense facilities, or military contracts.
The attack on such facilities is being viewed as an assault on civilian industry.
This forced shutdown poses a significant risk to the stable supply of goods that are essential in households across Ukraine. Notably, the suspension affects the uninterrupted production of recognizable paper products such as “Obukhiv 65,” the “Divo” product line, other sanitary and hygiene items, as well as corrugated packaging.
According to the statement, currently, the plant’s leadership, along with relevant authorities, continues to closely monitor the situation and assess the extent of the damage caused by the attack.
“We hope that the Kyiv Corrugated Paper Plant will definitely return to full operation in order to continue providing people with our high-quality and much-needed products,” the company added.
On April 3, a Russian attack on the Kyiv region resulted in one fatality and eight injuries, including a child.
The strike impacted several areas, including the Bucha, Fastiv, and Obukhiv districts. According to the State Emergency Service, in Bucha, one person was killed, and emergency teams managed to extinguish a car fire. The Bucha district, which also includes Vyshneve, saw a drone fall in the yard of a local school and kindergarten.
In Fastiv, fires broke out in a veterinary clinic, where 20 animals were killed, a private home, and a car, leaving one person injured. In Obukhiv, a multi-story residential building was struck by the attack, but fortunately, no fatalities were reported. Additionally, in the village of Kryukivshchyna, the roof of a five-story residential building was damaged.
At the same time, Russian forces conducted a combined rocket and drone attack targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region, leading to extensive damage and casualties.
Vitaliy Bunechko, head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, confirmed that one person was killed, while five others were rescued from the rubble by emergency services.
Preliminary reports indicate that 18 buildings were destroyed in the northern part of the region, including nine residential homes. In addition, more than 100 homes, over 55 farm buildings, and two shops sustained significant damage. Authorities are continuing their efforts to assess the full scope of the destruction and provide necessary assistance to those affected.
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