German enterprise Kromberg & Schubert in Lutsk has suspended operations following a Russian attack on October 16. The company announced this in a statement on Facebook, referenced by RBC-Ukraine. LLC "Kromberg & Schubert Ukraine LU" confirmed the production shutdown and emphasized that staff safety is currently their top priority.
Company statement: people are the priority
"Our unconditional priority is the safety, life, and health of every employee," the company stated. According to the enterprise, it is currently assessing the ongoing circumstances and coordinating further steps. Employees were asked to stay in touch with their direct supervisors; information on the resumption of work will be provided through internal communication channels. The statement also thanked the rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and other emergency response services for their prompt work and protection of people.
What is known about the October 16 attack
On October 16, during a massive strike on western Ukraine, Lutsk was targeted by attack drones. Mayor Ihor Polishchuk reported that a foreign-invested enterprise was hit again. According to available data, there are no casualties among the plant's employees. The "Kromberg & Schubert Ukraine LU" enterprise is located in the village of Rovantsi near Lutsk and specializes in the production of electrical on-board cable systems for automobiles.
Second blow to company assets
The Lutsk plant has become the second Kromberg & Schubert enterprise to halt operations due to Russian strikes. Earlier in 2026, a similar strike hit the company's plant in Zhytomyr Oblast: according to Hromadske, the production facilities sustained significant damage, none of the 3,500 employees were injured, and production was suspended for an indefinite period. At the same time, different publications indicate the date of this strike differently — RBC-Ukraine's source refers to September 22, while Hromadske names August 9, 2026.
Significance of the plant for the automotive industry
The fully foreign-capitalized enterprise supplies products to a number of global automakers, including BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Škoda, SEAT, and MAN. The halt of its operations creates risks for local supply chains and for the regional budget, for which the plant is a major revenue contributor. The company has not yet named a timeline for resuming production, limiting itself to an assessment of circumstances and coordination of further actions.
