In the Kyiv region, as a result of a night attack by Russian forces, the warehouse facilities of two major retail brands were damaged — the Fozzy (Fory) food supermarket chain and the cosmetics brand Yves Rocher Ukraine. The companies reported this in their official statements on Facebook, cited by RBK-Ukraine. According to available data, the most significant destruction was recorded at the Fozzy distribution center in Martusovka, where fresh produce was stored. In footage published online, thick clouds of black and white smoke can be seen rising above the white buildings of the warehouse complex, with open flames visible behind the trees.
Chronology of Strikes on Logistics
According to statements from Fozzy, the warehouse damaged in Martusovka had only started operations last week — after the chain's logistics infrastructure had already been subjected to a preliminary attack. Thus, this is a repeat strike on a restored facility. The company emphasizes that the most important circumstance is the absence of casualties among people: the personnel was evacuated from the distribution center in advance before the attack. Fozzy promised to restructure supply routes and find a solution so that customers continue to have access to familiar products, assuring that the chain continues to operate.
Yves Rocher's Response and Restrictions for Customers
The Yves Rocher Ukraine brand stated in its announcement that the warehouse storing its products was significantly damaged as a result of a massive attack. Consequently, the company has temporarily suspended the acceptance of online orders and is assessing the scale of the damage. Regarding already placed orders, the brand promised to inform customers after completing the assessment of the consequences. Meanwhile, Yves Rocher offline boutiques continue to operate, although the assortment may be limited due to disruptions in the supply chain.
Broader Context: A Series of Strikes on Commercial Infrastructure
The strikes on the Fozzy and Yves Rocher warehouses fit into a series of attacks on commercial and logistics infrastructure in the Kyiv region. It was previously reported that on the night of August 5, four distribution centers of Fozzy Group were damaged due to Russian shelling, which could lead to shortages of certain goods in supermarkets. The automated warehouse complex of Rozetka in Brovary, according to available data, was destroyed by a Russian strike that same night, after which the company began optimizing its staff. On August 18, the enterprise 'Kyivguma' temporarily suspended production processes for safety reasons following a massive attack. The combination of these events indicates targeted pressure on supply chains and retail trade.
Contradictory Data
There are discrepancies between sources and statements from the parties regarding the assessment of the scale of damage and the number of affected objects. RBK-Ukraine and Fozzy speak of a 'damaged' warehouse in Martusovka, Yves Rocher uses the formulation 'significantly damaged,' while headlines in a number of media outlets (including TSN) interpret the events as the 'destruction' of warehouses of well-known retail chains. Also, it is not entirely clear whether it is a question of one common logistics object or two separate warehouses (Fozzy chain and Yves Rocher): in the summaries, 'warehouses' are mentioned in the plural, but details on specific addresses are limited. Finally, the characterization of the attack as a 'deliberate shelling' of warehouse premises is an assessment based on the statements of the affected companies and is not confirmed by separate independent investigations.
