Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that the second Russian strike on the Bunge oil extraction plant in Dnipro was part of a campaign against American businesses and US economic interests in Ukraine. Two people were killed and five others injured in the attack. The plant, which produces «Oleina» oil, amongst other products, has suspended operations.
Briefly about the main points
- Sibiga linked the attack to the Russian Federation’s actions against American interests.
- Russian forces struck the facility again on 10 September.
- Fires broke out at the factory following the strikes.
- The Mayor of Dnipro referred to the munition used as «Banderolla».
- The Foreign Ministry is asking its partners to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences.
The Foreign Ministry links the attack to pressure on American businesses
The Foreign Secretary does not regard the attack as an isolated incident, but as part of a wider Russian campaign against US economic interests in Ukraine. According to him, just a few weeks earlier, Russian forces had attacked another US-owned business in the Sumy region.
Siberia called on partners to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and step up international pressure on Moscow. According to the minister, these measures should force Russia to end the war and move towards meaningful diplomacy.
Bunge has been operating in Ukraine since 2002. The company states that it has an oil extraction plant in Dnipro and produces the «Oleina» brand in the country.
Fires broke out at the plant following a second attack
Russian forces have once again The Dnipropetrovsk Oil Extraction Plant was struck 10 September. Fires broke out following the attack; there had also been earlier reports of cars catching fire near the plant.
Mayor of Dnipro Boris Filatov He stated that «Bandero» loitering munitions had been used in the attack. He added that the factory had already come under Russian attack. Operations at the plant were suspended following the strike. The most serious immediate consequences were the deaths of two people and injuries to a further five.
