German factory in Ukraine halts operations after Russian attack

The Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr factory, a German-owned company operating in Ukraine for 11 years, has ceased production following a Russian attack. The facility, which employs around 3,500 people, sustained substantial damage to its manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.

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Over the past 24 hours, "Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr" was attacked, its production facilities and infrastructure suffered great damage and were severely damaged.

The company announced the halt on Facebook, stating that the damage was severe. While no employees were harmed during the attack, the factory's operations are suspended indefinitely. A timeline for resuming work will be determined after a thorough technical evaluation and assessment of the necessary restoration efforts.

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This is a 100% German-owned civil production company that has been operating in the Zhytomyr region for 11 years and provides jobs for about 3,500 people.

The Zhytomyr region reported three people injured during the Russian overnight assault. The factory produces electrical wiring systems for vehicles, supplying manufacturers globally. The indefinite suspension of operations at this significant employer raises concerns about its impact on local employment and the global automotive supply chain.

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The date of possible resumption of operations will become clear after the technical assessment is completed and the scope of all necessary restoration work is determined.