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Russia Launches Strikes on Ukrainian Food Warehouses, Threatening Shortages

Russia conducted strikes on food warehouses and commercial centers in Ukraine, including two Silpo hubs and the Novus logistics center in Kyiv. The attacks have led to empty shelves in supermarkets and a threat of shortages and rising prices. Ukrainian officials confirmed the damage and its impact on food supplies.

Russian forces targeted food warehouses and commercial centers in Ukraine, including two Silpo network hubs and the main logistics center Novus in Kyiv. The strikes have caused significant damage, with shelves in supermarkets emptying of fresh vegetables and dairy products. The Washington Post reported that the attacks are part of a broader strategy to disrupt Ukrainian supply chains. The Ukrainian Independent Information Agency noted that the attacks have led to a visible decline in available goods, with fresh products and dairy items disappearing from store shelves.

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WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 30, 05:48 PM
Russia intensified attacks on shopping centers and warehouses: Ukrainians face product shortages - WP

Fresh products, as well as dairy items, have disappeared due to attacks on store shelves.

IndependentWashington PostAug 30, 04:37 PM
Russian strikes on food warehouses pose threat of shortages in Ukraine - The Washington Post

Russian strikes on food warehouses pose threat of shortages in Ukraine  The Washington Post

IndependentNextaAug 30, 04:15 PM
Russian Strikes on Food Warehouses Threaten Shortages in Ukraine

The Washington Post: Russia has intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure — commercial centers and food warehouses — threatening shortages and rising prices. After Russian losses of e-commerce warehouses due to Ukrainian drones, Moscow shifted its focus to such targets in Ukraine. Two Silpo network hubs and the main logistics center Novus in Kyiv have been hit. Shelves in supermarkets are emptying of fresh vegetables and [...]