On October 19, 2026, a Russian attack on the city of Khmelnytskyi caused massive damage to the Ukrainian-German enterprise '2K', which specializes in the production of household chemicals, hair cosmetics, and personal care products. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an official statement from the company published on its Instagram account. As a result of the strike, part of the production facilities was destroyed, and the infrastructure and office premises of the enterprise were damaged. At the time of publication, the company's operations have been completely suspended.
Scale of Destruction and Current Status of the Enterprise
According to data provided by the company itself, as a result of the October 19 attack, the '2K' enterprise sustained significant damage. Part of the production lines was destroyed, and auxiliary infrastructure and office spaces were damaged. The company emphasized that an assessment of the scale of destruction and the amount of damage caused is currently underway. Due to damage to production and administrative areas, the company's operations have been suspended. Specific timelines for the resumption of activities and the amount of damage were not disclosed at the time of the statement's publication.
Employees Unharmed
The '2K' company statement specifically noted that all enterprise employees remained unhurt as a result of the attack. There is no information regarding fatalities or injuries among the personnel. The enterprise continues to operate in the mode of damage assessment and planning of recovery measures.
About the Enterprise: Full Production Cycle and International Markets
LLC 'Joint Ukrainian-German Enterprise "2K"' is a significant player in the household chemicals and cosmetics market in Ukraine. The company possesses a full cycle of in-house production and specializes in the manufacture of phosphate-free laundry detergents and fabric care products, washing and cleaning agents, shampoos, masks, conditioners, and other hair care and styling products, as well as liquid soap. The enterprise's products are presented on the Ukrainian and international markets under the brands Doctor Wash, Galax, Power De Luxe, Wash & Free, Family, and Dallas. In addition to producing goods under its own brands, the company provides Private Label services — manufacturing goods under customers' trademarks.
Context of the Attack in Khmelnytskyi Oblast
The strike on the '2K' enterprise was part of a broader Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi Oblast, which, according to available data, also damaged a church and an energy facility. The attack on October 19, 2026, damaged not only industrial infrastructure but also socially significant facilities in the city. The '2K' enterprise, being a joint Ukrainian-German project, continues to function in wartime conditions, but massive destruction of production areas has forced the company to suspend product output until the assessment of damage and restoration work are completed.
