Russia strikes two ATB warehouses near Broyary: hundreds of thousands of goods burned

Strike on logistics: fire destroys stocks for all of Ukraine

On 28 September, Russian occupiers launched a new attack on the infrastructure of the ATB retail chain. The target was a warehouse complex in the Broyary district of the Kyiv region. As a result of the strike, two buildings were completely destroyed, in which hundreds of thousands of units of goods were stored.

These stocks were intended for further distribution among the chain's stores across the entire territory of Ukraine. The destruction of logistics hubs means that a significant portion of the products will not reach the retail outlets within the scheduled timeframes.

Large-scale fire and threat to residents

After the impact, a large-scale fire broke out on the complex's premises. Footage from the scene shows the fire engulfing the warehouse buildings, with thick smoke rising above them. Units of the State Emergency Service of the Kyiv region were deployed to extinguish the blaze.

An excess concentration of ammonia was recorded in the fire zone. However, no dangerous level of this substance was detected outside the warehouse premises.

Residents of the adjacent areas were warned to close their windows and doors. They were also advised not to stay near the fire site without urgent need and to temporarily switch off their air conditioners.

Consequences and previous attacks

Information regarding possible casualties or injuries resulting from this strike is currently being clarified. Rescue workers continue to extinguish the fire and inspect the damaged premises.

This is not the first instance of Russian forces targeting ATB logistics facilities. Previously, large distribution centres of the chain were destroyed as a result of shelling. In particular, a facility in Dnipro with an area of approximately 37,500 square metres was damaged.