On the night of 20 August 2026, a Russian strike hit infrastructure, as a result of which Metro Ukraine lost part of its product stock. This was announced by the company's press office, as reported by RBC-Ukraine. The company emphasized that the incident affected its warehouse and logistics facilities, which is why delivery routes and supply schemes are already being reviewed to minimize the impact of the situation on the operations of stores and partners.
Restructuring supply chains
Metro Ukraine stated that it is already adapting its supply chains to reduce the consequences of the attack on the business. Fulfilling its obligations to customers is named one of the company's top priorities. At the same time, the press office warned that short-term stockouts of certain items may occur in the near future, and some products may arrive with a slight delay. According to company representatives, these are temporary effects of a targeted nature.
Network scale and the Cash & Carry format
Metro Ukraine operates in the wholesale and retail Cash & Carry format and is part of the German Metro AG group. The company supplies food and non-food products to businesses, in particular HoReCa companies, as well as to retail customers. The network comprises 21 classic large-format shopping centers and three smart-format stores in various cities of Ukraine. The assortment includes more than 20,000 product lines, including Metro's own-brand products Metro Chef and Aro.
Impact on partners and retail
Since a significant share of the Cash & Carry format's turnover comes from professional clients — restaurants, cafés, hotels and other HoReCa businesses — even short-term stockouts of certain items may affect the operations of these partners. This is why the company emphasizes maintaining the availability of key categories and notes that, in its assessment, the delays will be minor and temporary.
Context: ongoing strikes
The situation with Metro Ukraine is unfolding against the backdrop of continuing attacks. We remind you that on Monday, 24 August, Russian forces attacked Chernihiv with a drone: according to local authorities, the drone hit a multi-story building in the central part of the city, after which a fire broke out. Information on the consequences of the strike is being clarified. These events underscore that the logistics and warehouse facilities of businesses in Ukraine remain vulnerable to military risks.
