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The Russian strike on Coca-Cola's facility in Kyiv region was not an isolated incident. This is another deliberate attack on American business interests and part of a broader Russian strategy.
What the Ukrainian government is saying about the strike on the beverage plant
It is, in particular, aimed at harming the economies of the United States and pushing American companies out of international markets, as stated by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Siba (Andrii Sibiha).
Andrii Siba (Andrii Sibiga)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Only force will compel Moscow to take the place it deserves. In this context, we reiterate our call for the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the "Russia Sanctions Act."
Recall that on the evening of 4 September, Russia attacked the Coca-Cola plant with a drone. It is located in the settlement of Velyka Dymerka—in the Brovary district of Kyiv region.
Moreover, this is one of Coca-Cola's largest plants in Europe. In addition to this popular beverage, the plant also produced Fanta, Sprite, and others.
This information was confirmed by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. He called it a clear Russian signal to America.
The company also confirmed the strike. Andrii Bublyk, representative of Coca-Cola Beverages Ukraine, stated that 3 in September our production facility in Brovary sustained damage as a result of the attack. The company is currently cooperating with relevant authorities to assess the situation and the extent of the damage.
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We are doing everything possible to ensure the supply of our products to customers across the country,
— added Andrii Bublyk.
At the same time, the law "On sanctions against Russia" may be passed no earlier than November. The bill on sanctions against Russia is currently effectively blocked.
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