Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russia carried out a large air strike on Ukraine, targeting an American electronics manufacturer in the country’s west. This is not the first time Russia has attacked US companies in Ukraine.
On Thursday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha revealed that a Russian missile hit a “major” US electronics manufacturer in Ukraine’s westernmost area, resulting in “serious damage and casualties.”
“Contrary to all efforts to end the war, Russia undertook a massive combined air strike on Ukraine overnight. Hundreds of drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles on civilian and energy infrastructure,”
Sybiha said in a post on X.
“This is not the first Russian attack on American businesses in Ukraine, after strikes on Boeing offices in Kyiv earlier this year and other attacks. No military logic or necessity, just terror against people, businesses, and normal life in our country,”
He also said, stating that the American manufacturer that was attacked was a
“fully civilian facility that has nothing to do with defence or the military.”
He also asserted that Russia’s overnight attacks highlight the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence with more systems and interceptors.
Following the hit, there was a massive fire at the location in Mukachevo with toxic smoke in the air and local authorities advised the locals to remain indoors, especially those most susceptible, such as children and senior citizens. Rescue services arrived, and the situation was reported under control.
When did Russia strike the US defence firm Boeing in Ukraine?
This strike certainly is not the first strike against American businesses in Ukraine this year. Earlier, Russia struck a building used by the U.S. aerospace and defence firm Boeing in Kyiv as well, during a massive missile and drone attack on June 9-10, 2025.
As reported, the attack destroyed much of Boeing’s office, but there were no injuries to Boeing employees. Boeing has more than 1,000 employees operating in Ukraine. Boeing worked closely with the Ukrainian aerospace company Antonov, including joint ventures related to defence.
