A Russian attack on the night of 5 August completely destroyed the warehouses of Bosch’s logistics partner in Ukraine. According to preliminary information from the company, all its products at the site were destroyed. Bosch, together with its partner, is assessing the losses and preparing measures to ensure it can continue to fulfil its obligations to customers and partners.
Briefly about the main points
- The Bosch partner’s warehouse has been completely destroyed.
- It appears that all stock at the site has been lost.
- No employees of Bosch or the logistics company were injured.
- The warehouse contained goods from three business sectors.
- The company is looking for ways to resume supplies.
No employees of Bosch or its logistics partner were injured
The representative office reported on the consequences of the strike Bosch in Ukraine. None of the employees of Bosch or the company — the victims’ logistics partner — were among those affected.
The company thanked the rescue workers, local authorities and everyone who helped deal with the aftermath of the attack.
The warehouse contained goods for three business areas
The destroyed facility housed products for the mobility, consumer goods and industrial technology divisions. Bosch did not specify the range of goods held in the warehouse.
Details regarding the total loss of stock remain preliminary. The company will determine the final extent of the losses once it has assessed the consequences of the attack.
Bosch has not disclosed the value of the lost property, the exact quantity of goods or the location of the warehouse complex.
The company is looking for solutions to ensure a continuous supply
Bosch and its logistics partner are assessing the extent of the losses and working on solutions to ensure business continuity. One of the priorities is to fulfil its commitments to Ukrainian customers and partners.
The company has not yet specified the product categories that may be subject to temporary disruptions, nor has it provided a timeframe for reorganising its logistics. Future delivery times will depend on available stock, alternative warehouses and the ability to organise new delivery routes.
The attack affected commercial premises in Kyiv and the surrounding region
During the massive attack Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities belonging to a number of companies in Kyiv and the Kyiv region sustained damage and destruction. Among the commercial premises affected were a brewery, a building materials warehouse, a postal operator’s sorting office and a logistics centre belonging to the «Epicentre».
The facilities mentioned by other companies and the media should not be confused with Bosch’s partner’s site: its location is not being disclosed. Bosch is continuing to assess the damage and prepare measures to resume supplies.
