On 25 September, Russian troops attacked a warehouse used by McDonald’s with drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported. He described the target as a facility containing everyday foodstuffs and called on international partners to combine tougher sanctions against Russia with the development of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. There is no confirmed assessment of the attack’s impact on the chain’s supply chain and restaurant operations.
Briefly about the main points
- Zelenskyy reported a drone attack on a warehouse used by McDonald’s.
- The President identified as a target a building where ordinary foodstuffs were stored.
- He linked the incident to attacks on businesses, data centres and internet service providers.
- The reduced menu in September had previously been attributed to delays caused by the unrest.
- Restaurants suspend service during an air-raid alert.
The President said the aim was to stock the shop with everyday groceries
Zelensky wrote that attack drones had struck a warehouse used by a restaurant chain. «Attack drone »compared to ordinary products," he noted.
The practical impact on the supply chain depends on the nature of the damage to the premises. McDonald’s has not yet released any assessment of the attack’s impact on its stock levels or the operations of its restaurants.
Zelenskyy linked the attack to strikes on digital infrastructure
The President stated that Russia is stepping up its attacks on American and other businesses, as well as on data centres and internet service providers. According to him, such attacks restrict people’s ability to stay in touch, work and study.
He called on partners to take action that would ensure international sanctions and Ukraine’s long-range capabilities would have tangible consequences for Russia. This is a political appeal, not an announcement of new decisions regarding restrictions or arms supplies.
Previous delivery delays were not linked to this attack
Reports that certain dishes may be removed from the menu have no confirmed link to the strike on the warehouse. The company has not published a list of items that may have been lost.
10 September, press office McDonald's She explained that frequent and prolonged air raid alerts could delay deliveries. In such cases, some restaurants might temporarily operate with a reduced menu, retaining their most popular dishes; they promised to bring the full menu back once supplies had stabilised.
How to check whether a restaurant is open and what dishes are available
During an air-raid alert, McDonald’s restaurants temporarily suspend service so that staff and customers can take shelter. Once the all-clear is given, the restaurants resume operations.
You can check the current availability of specific dishes at your restaurant via the chain’s app, at self-service terminals or through delivery services. The range may vary from one restaurant to another.
