Russia's Attack Destroys Khortytsia Liquor Factory in Zaporizhzhia
On August 27, 2026, Russia launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, which resulted in the destruction of the Khortytsia liquor factory. Four shells hit the facility, igniting a three-hour fire that rendered the plant irreparable. The factory, owned by Global Spirits, produced up to four million bottles of vodka, which were lost in the attack.
Where Sources Diverge
The factory is referred to as 'Khortytsa' in some sources and 'Hortitsa' in others.
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The number of bottles destroyed is mentioned as 'up to four million' in one source, while others do not specify.
up to four million bottles of vodka destroyed
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The Khortytsia Distillery, launched in 2003 by Global Spirits, a Ukrainian firm headquartered in the U.S., was hit four times, sparking a three-hour-long fire, the company’s press service said.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 27, the liquor and spirits factory "Khortytsa" burned down. The enterprise is not restorable, said the factory owner, the company Global Spirits. Four shells hit the factory. The fire lasted at least three hours. Part of the product burned, part melted and is subject to disposal. The company...
On August 27, as a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, the liquor and vodka distillery 'Hortitsa' burned down. The enterprise is not recoverable, reported the owner of the factory, the company Global Spirits.
The enterprise suffered four hits.