On the evening of 29 August, Russian forces attacked the Mykolaiv district with Shahed strike drones. One of the drones struck a food processing plant: a warehouse was damaged and a large-scale fire broke out, according to the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. According to preliminary official information, there were no casualties. Local media outlets suggest that the facility may be linked to Sandora.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the strike, a warehouse on the company\u2019s premises caught fire. The State Emergency Service has released footage of the clean-up operation following the attack; eyewitness footage shows thick black smoke rising above the area of the fire.<\/p>\n Firefighting operations took place intermittently. Due to the risk of further outbreaks, the crews withdrew to a safe distance on several occasions, before returning to the source of the fire. The extent of the damage to the warehouse is currently being assessed.<\/p>\n Local news outlets reported that the fire may have started at a site linked to the company Sandora<\/strong>. However, the reports issued by the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration and the State Emergency Service did not name the owner of the affected warehouse.<\/p>\n Sandora Ltd is registered in the Mykolaiv district, and its main declared business activity is the production of fruit and vegetable juices. The company is part of PepsiCo and produces juices, nectars and juice-based drinks.<\/p>\n\n
Rescue workers withdrew from the fire due to the threat of further explosions<\/h2>\n
Information regarding a possible link between the squad and Sandora remains preliminary<\/h2>\n
On the same day, the region\u2019s energy and port infrastructure came under attack<\/h2>\n