On August 29, 2026, a PepsiCo production facility located in Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine, was damaged as a result of shelling by the Russian armed forces. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an official statement from the company itself. PepsiCo confirmed the incident and assured that no employees or staff members of the facility were injured. At the time of publication, the company was in the process of assessing the full scale of the damage sustained.
PepsiCo's Official Position
In a statement issued to the media, PepsiCo representatives emphasized: "The safety of our employees is our top priority, and we confirm that no one has been injured." The company noted that it is currently working to determine the full extent of the damage to its infrastructure and equipment, and is taking prompt measures to resume product deliveries to customers and end consumers within Ukraine. Specific timelines for restoring production capacity were not provided in the official statement.
PepsiCo's Production Capacity in Mykolaiv Oblast
In Mykolaiv Oblast, PepsiCo operates two production complexes: one specialized in the manufacture of snacks, and the other in the production of beverages. The company's portfolio in Ukraine includes brands such as the juices "Sandora" and "Sadochok," the carbonated drinks Pepsi, 7UP, and Mirinda, as well as the iced tea Lipton Ice Tea. PepsiCo holds leading positions in the Ukrainian juice market, which makes the damaged facility one of the key links in the supply chain for thousands of retail outlets across the country.
A Series of Strikes on Ukrainian Business
The incident at the PepsiCo production site is part of a broader series of attacks on Ukrainian economic assets. On August 27–28, 2026 alone, a number of major enterprises came under Russian strikes: the "Epcentr" retail chain, the "Nova Poshta" logistics company, the "Khortytsia" liqueur and vodka plant in Zaporizhzhia, and other companies. The recurring nature of such attacks points to a deliberate strategy of pressure on Ukraine's economic sector, which, according to experts, may affect supply chains and price formation in the domestic market.
Resuming Deliveries and Next Steps
According to PepsiCo, the priority at this stage is to restore the functionality of the damaged lines and minimize the disruption in deliveries. The company did not disclose details on which of the two Mykolaiv complexes (the snack or the beverage one) was hit by the shelling. Once the damage assessment is complete, PepsiCo is expected to provide updated information on the timeline for a full return to normal operations. Against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities, the company will likely consider additional measures to protect its production assets and diversify its logistics routes.
