The owner of the destroyed Kharchy plant in Kyiv: we will restore it
18 June 2025 12:18
A Russian missile attack has dealt a devastating blow to the Kharchy enterprise, which specialized in the production of freeze-dried food in Kyiv. The plant was almost completely destroyed, but its owner remains optimistic. Despite the losses, he says he has no plans to shut down operations: the company will be restored, even if it has to start from scratch. This was announced by the founder and owner Stanislav Starodubtsev, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
The freeze-dried food manufacturer under the brand name Kharchy lost its workshop, office and warehouse in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack on the night of June 17. The losses amounted to $1.5 million. The company specializes in the production of freeze-dried food products, including soups, borscht, porridge, pasta and pilaf.
According to Stanislav Starodubtsev, the attack was targeted.
“It was a targeted drone attack on the company,” he said.
Fortunately, none of the employees were injured.
Despite the losses, the owner intends to resume the company’s operations:
“I don’t plan to stop working. I will look for help to resume production,” he emphasized.
According to preliminary data, the losses amounted to $1.5 million, said Stanislav Starodubtsev.
Russians attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles: what you need to know about the June 17 attack
Kyiv
On the night of June 17, Russia launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv, using cruise and ballistic missiles and attack drones. The Solomianskyi district of the capital suffered the most damage: the Russian Armed Forces destroyed the entrance of a high-rise building and damaged a dormitory of the National Academy of Sciences.
Fires broke out in several Kyiv districts (Sviatoshynskyi, Darnytskyi, Podilskyi, Dniprovskyi) and infrastructure was damaged. There were power outages in Obolon.
As of 16:00, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, ten people have been confirmed dead. Among them is a US citizen. The search operation is ongoing, as there may be people under the rubble of the destroyed buildings.
The head of the capital added that a total of 114 victims have turned to doctors after the massive enemy attack. 68 of them were hospitalized. Others did not require hospitalization after receiving medical care.
Wednesday, June 18, has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Flags on all municipal buildings in the city will fly at half-mast on this day. Any entertainment events are prohibited.
