The jewellery workshop of the Ukrainian brand Dukachi in Kyiv has been completely destroyed by a Russian missile strike. No staff were injured, but the company has warned customers of possible delays in dispatching orders.
Briefly about the main points
- A Russian missile destroyed the Dukachi production facility in Kyiv.
- No employees of the company were injured.
- The company has warned of possible delays to orders.
- The brand’s shops remain open.
What happened to the Dukachi factory?
The team reported the destruction of the factory on 24 September Dukachi and co-founder of the brand Anna Knyzhenko.
According to her, a Russian missile struck the production building. The factory sustained such extensive damage that it will effectively have to be rebuilt from scratch. However, all the staff survived.
«Today, our jewellery factory was completely destroyed by a Russian missile. Everyone is safe – that’s the main thing; we’ll rebuild the rest,» the company said.
The company has not yet publicly disclosed the exact amount of the losses or the list of equipment lost. Nor has Dukachi stated how long it might take to resume production.
What will happen to Dukachi orders?
Following the attack, the company warned customers that, due to the destruction of its production facilities, There may be delays in dispatching orders that have already been processed. Meanwhile, the retail chain remains open. Dukachi shops in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa remain open and are operating as normal.
The company emphasised that it plans to restart the plant. No details have yet been provided regarding the relocation of production to another site or the timetable for bringing the new facilities on stream.
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles
The Dukachi factory was destroyed during the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 24 September. The capital suffered several waves of ballistic missile strikes, the effects were observed in several areas of the city.
According to figures released by the State Emergency Service on the morning of 24 September, as a result of the attack Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Residential and non-residential buildings, as well as other civilian infrastructure, were also damaged.
What is known about the Dukachi brand?
Dukachi is a Ukrainian jewellery brand which, in 2018 was founded by sisters Anna and Yelyzaveta Knyzhenko. It is a family business with its own production facilities and shops in three major cities in Ukraine.
Jewellery inspired by Ukrainian symbols has become one of the brand’s signature ranges. In particular, Dukachi produces jewellery in the shape of a motanka doll, crafted from gold and embellished with enamel and precious stones.
Despite the loss of its production site, the company has stated its intention to resume operations. For the time being, the main practical consequence for customers is likely to be delays in the fulfilment and dispatch of orders.
