The Russian attack destroyed the family-owned Rutabalm brand in Kyiv
3 June 05:50
The Ukrainian family-owned brand Rutabalm, which produces the “Ruta—Magic Potion” balm, was affected by the massive Russian attack on Kyiv on June 2. This was reported on the brand’s social media accounts, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Anastasia Antonova, the daughter of the brand’s founders, also reported the loss of production capacity.
According to her, along with the building, the warehouse containing the recently bottled finished products was also destroyed.
“At 7:16 a.m., a Zircon missile destroyed our family business @rutabalm and the entire warehouse of recently bottled finished products, into which my parents had poured all their energy and resources. Thank you for being alive. But life is so polar—today you celebrate something, tomorrow you mourn,” she said.
Antonova also wrote that the miraculously surviving bottles were handed over to the State Emergency Service rescuers who were working at the scene of the fire.
Later, the brand’s co-founder, Oleg Levchenko, also reported the destruction of the warehouse and the products.
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What is known about Rutabalm
Rutabalm is a Ukrainian craft brand known for its RUTA balm / “Ruta — a magical potion.” The company’s official website states that the drink is made from 96 botanicals harvested in various regions of Ukraine — from Chernihiv to Crimea. The brand specifically highlights the use of plants from the Crimean steppes, particularly Crimean thyme.
The co-founders of the Rutabalm brand are Oleg and Oksana Levchenko. They created the “Ruta — the Magic Potion” brand as a family-run Ukrainian craft project.
In public references to the brand, Oksana Levchenko is cited as the founder and creative force behind the product.
The Wine Travel Awards and industry publications note that she was the one who created the balm as an original craft product based on Ukrainian herbs and flowers. Oleg Levchenko is the co-founder of the brand.
What is the “Ruta — Magic Potion” balm known for?
The brand has already gained professional recognition. In 2024, RUTA balm won a gold medal at the IWSC in London, as reported by Ukrainian industry publications and international trade resources. The Wine Travel Awards also noted that RUTA is a craft herbal balm from Ukraine that has already received international accolades.
Thus, this is not just a small local product, but a brand that has already reached the international level and become part of the modern Ukrainian craft industry.
What is known about the attack on Kyiv on June 2
On the night of June 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with 73 missiles and 656 drones, and Kyiv was among the main targets. The capital suffered one of the most powerful strikes in recent times, and among the missiles used by Russia were “Zircons.”
As a result of the attack in Kyiv, people were killed and wounded, and residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, warehouses, offices, and other facilities were damaged.
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