Russian attack in Volhynia. A plant with Polish capital was hit

Ahrofrukt LTD is an enterprise with Polish capital, operating in Ukraine since 2001. The company is one of the largest exporters of organic berries, and its products go, among others, to: to Poland.

Only some of the employees were in the plant at the time of the attack. Unfortunately, one person died and eight were injured. The fire is currently being extinguished and the effects of the attack are being removed, said Roman Romaniuk, head of the Volhynian military administration.

The effects of the attack and the company's reaction

Sławomir Polkowski, co-owner of Polko Group, confirmed that the plant was hit around 8 a.m. local time (9 a.m. in Poland).

The fire brigade and rescue services are not allowing anyone to enter the facility because the firefighting operation is still ongoing. The plant's operation has been temporarily suspended. We provide support to the family of the deceased and all the injured, Polkowski emphasized.

Russian attacks are getting closer to Poland

This is not the first such attack on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. These are yet another attacks from the Russian side. Previously, the goals included, among others: Kyiv, Chernihiv or Shostka. Unfortunately, there is a possibility that everyone can suffer, comments Polkowski.

As a result of the Shahed drone attack in the Lutsk region, a garage and an outbuilding were also damaged, but fortunately no one was hurt there.

Thousands without electricity, steadfastness points open again

After the attack in Volhynia, as many as 270,000 customers remain without electricity. The authorities resumed the work of the so-called steadfastness points - places where residents can warm up, charge their phones and use communication.

The region's critical infrastructure currently operates on backup power sources.