Russia attacked the VARUS distribution center in Dnipro: there are casualties
6 May 11:53
Russian occupation forces attacked the distribution center of the Varus supermarket chain in Dnipro. The strike resulted in fatalities, and some of the injured are in the hospital in serious condition. Varus co-founder Ruslan Shostak reported the attack on Facebook, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to him, the strike on the logistics facility was one of the most difficult events for the chain’s team.
What happened in Dnipro
On the evening of May 5, the Russian army struck the Varus distribution center in Dnipro. This facility was responsible for logistics and the supply of goods for the supermarket chain.
According to Ruslan Shostak, there are casualties and injuries as a result of the attack. Some of the victims are in the hospital in serious condition.
“There are no words… This night has been the hardest for Varus employees, for all of us… You can never be fully prepared, either mentally or physically, for such events, even in the fifth year of the war…,” Shostak wrote.
The Varus co-founder noted that it is inappropriate to discuss the extent of material damage at this time, as the most devastating consequence of the attack is the loss of human lives.
According to him, the company will provide all details later.
Right now, the main focus is on the victims, their families, and the employees who survived the strike.
Russia continues to strike civilian infrastructure
The strike on the Varus distribution center was yet another attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. In recent days, Russian troops have also attacked energy facilities, railways, gas production sites, industrial facilities, and postal infrastructure.
Such strikes pose risks not only to businesses but also to ordinary citizens, as they target workplaces, logistics, the supply of goods, and essential services.
What is known about Varus
Varus is a national supermarket chain operated by the company “Omega.” The chain’s first store opened in 2003 in Dnipro.
Today, Varus has 117 supermarkets and operates in several formats:
traditional supermarkets; To Go; Varus Home; and the online service Varus.UA.
The chain plays a significant role in the retail sector, particularly in Dnipro and other cities across Ukraine.
