On the morning of 19 October 2026, Russian forces launched an attack on the production facilities of the «Planeta Plastik» factory in Irpin, Kyiv Oblast. The plant, which had already suffered extensive damage during the Russian invasion in 2022, has once again been damaged. According to a statement released by the company, all its employees are alive and safe. Management is currently assessing the extent of the damage. The Russian Ministry of Defence has also confirmed the strike on the plant; however, its claims regarding the production’s alleged military purpose have not been independently verified.
- On 19 October, Russian troops attacked the «Planeta Plastik» factory in Irpin.
- The company has reported further damage to its production facilities.
- All the company’s employees are alive and safe.
- The extent of the damage and the financial losses are still being assessed.
A Russian attack has once again damaged production facilities in Irpin
During the massive attack In the Kyiv region, Russian troops struck the «Planeta Plastik» industrial plant, which specialises in the manufacture of polymer products.
According to the company, its production facilities were once again damaged as a result of the attack. Company representatives emphasised that the most important thing was that the lives of the workers had been spared.
«All staff are safe and sound. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage,» reads a statement issued by the company.
The exact extent of the damage to equipment, production facilities and utility networks has not yet been disclosed.
Separately, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it had carried out a strike on this factory. The Russian ministry claims that the factory was allegedly manufacturing polymer materials for the defence industry. The statement does not provide any independent evidence of such use of the production facilities.
The official website of «Planeta Plastik» showcases consumer products for agriculture, construction, water supply and other sectors.
The factory had already been destroyed during the Russian invasion in 2022
For «Planet Plastic», this is not the first instance of large-scale destruction caused by Russian aggression.
In March 2022, during the fighting for Irpin, Russian shelling effectively destroyed the company’s production facilities. This resulted in fires breaking out in the main workshops, and damage to equipment and industrial premises.
Following the city’s liberation, the company began reconstruction work. In September 2025, a new factory producing polyethylene pipes was opened in Irpin.
According to Forbes Ukraine, the new plant’s design capacity was over 17,000 kilometres of pipes per year. The products were intended for use in water supply systems, gas pipelines and other utility networks.
However, on 31 August 2026, the management of «Planeta Plastik» announced the suspension of production activities for an indefinite period due to the deteriorating security situation in the Kyiv region.
The company has now reported damage to its facilities once again.
What does «Planeta Plastik» produce?»
Planeta Plastik Ltd is a Ukrainian manufacturer of polymer products, founded in 2003.
The company’s main areas of activity are the manufacture of polyethylene pipes, agricultural and construction films, packaging, and specialised polymer bags for storing grain and animal feed.
The company’s products are used in agriculture, construction, water supply and other sectors of the economy.
According to data from public registers, the company’s turnover in 2025 amounted to approximately 534.2 million UAH. According to the available financial statements, the company employed 106 people.
There are injured people and those missing in Irpin following the Russian attack
The strike on the factory was part of a large-scale, multi-pronged Russian attack on the Kyiv region on the night of 19 October.
According to the regional military administration, six people were injured in Irpin, including three children. A further three people are still missing, and the search for them is ongoing.
In the Bucha district, 11 private houses, six cars, an industrial and storage building, and an educational establishment have been damaged. Windows have been smashed in blocks of flats.
A large-scale fire broke out in the industrial area following the strikes. Local authorities have urged residents of Irpin to close their windows and limit their time outdoors due to heavy smoke.
At the same time, the report of six people injured and three missing relates to the wider impact of the attack on the city. There is no confirmation that these people are employees of «Planeta Plastik».
When will the company be able to resume operations?
At present, the management of «Planeta Plastik» is assessing the consequences of the latest Russian attack. There is as yet no information on the exact cost of the damaged equipment, the extent of the damage to the production facilities, or the possibility of resuming operations. Nor has a timeframe been announced for the company’s return to full operation.
