On the evening of October 14, the Russian military launched a strike on the logistics center of the Fayno Market supermarket chain. The company announced this on its official social media pages, which was cited by RBC-Ukraine. According to the statement, the warehouse complex was destroyed, and the attack resulted in fatalities. The incident was part of a large-scale day-and-night operation against the Kirovohrad region, during which drones targeted the area for about ten hours.
Strike on the Logistics Center
Fayno Market confirmed that the logistics center, through which the chain supplied its retail outlets, has been destroyed. The company expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and stated that it is doing everything possible to support those affected. Despite the destruction and human losses, the chain's employees continue their work to supply stores with essential goods and minimize the impact on customers.
Logistics Restructuring and Consequences for Customers
Due to the destruction of the warehouse, the company is restructuring its logistics processes and looking for alternative delivery routes to its stores. Fayno Market warned that delivery delays and temporary shortages of certain goods on shelves are possible in the near future. The chain also announced plans to resume the operation of its mobile app soon and apologized for any potential inconveniences, urging customers to approach the situation with understanding.
About the Fayno Market Chain
Fayno Market is a Ukrainian convenience store chain with over 220 retail outlets in 85 cities and other settlements across the country. The company employs more than 4,200 people. The chain started operations in 2011 in the Kirovohrad region, and today its stores operate in seven regions of Ukraine. The destruction of one of the key logistics hubs directly impacts the supply chain for a significant portion of the chain's stores.
Context: Massive Attack on the Kirovohrad Region
The strike on the Fayno Market warehouse occurred against the backdrop of a massive attack on the Kirovohrad region, specifically Kropyvnytskyi, on October 14. According to available data, Russian forces attacked the region with drones for approximately ten hours, with strikes recorded at 25 locations. As a result of the attacks, logistics facilities, transport and industrial enterprises, private houses, and a multi-story residential building were damaged. Two people were reportedly killed in the city. The destruction of the retailer's logistics center serves as yet another confirmation that supply and goods distribution infrastructure is increasingly finding itself in the impact zone.
