Ukrainian Logistics Destroyed
Russian Strikes Destroy Major Ukrainian Warehouses and Manufacturing Facilities Across Kyiv Region
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Before the attacks, Berger Cargo operated 83,000 square meters of warehouse space across Kyiv Oblast, Odesa and Lviv; its Kyiv Oblast network included three facilities, one destroyed and two partially destroyed, with 33,500 square meters burned at a single site.
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Berger Cargo director and co-founder Valerii Baranovskyi said the company would “keep working” despite the losses and plans to expand geographically by opening facilities in additional Ukrainian cities.
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Ventilation Systems’ production facilities cover more than 90,000 square meters and manufacture about 5 million household fans, nearly 350,000 industrial ventilation units, and more than 22,000 supply-and-exhaust and air-handling units annually.
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The company said its team was working to restore deliveries and fulfill obligations to customers and partners as quickly as possible, promising to provide updates on changes in delivery times and product availability.
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The attack damaged 34 facilities in Kyiv Oblast between Sept. 20 and the overnight period into Sept. 21, with authorities reporting fires and damage to warehouses in the Boryspil and Vyshhorod districts as well as Boyarka.
Russian missiles and drones have destroyed major warehouses and factories across Ukraine, dealing a heavy blow to the country's logistics and manufacturing networks. Berger Cargo lost more than 40,000 square meters—nearly half its capacity—after strikes on facilities in Kyiv Oblast, with losses estimated at 65 million hryvnias. A separate attack destroyed the main production plant of Ventilation Systems in Boyarka, threatening product deliveries for a company that makes 5 million household fans annually.
The strikes are part of a larger Russian campaign targeting civilian infrastructure. On September 20-21 alone, Russian attacks damaged 34 facilities across Kyiv Oblast, causing major fires in warehouse districts. Both companies said they would continue operations despite catastrophic damage, though they warned customers to expect delivery delays and shortages.
Berger Cargo Loses Nearly Half Its Warehouse Network
Berger Cargo operated 83,000 square meters of warehouse space before the attacks across Kyiv Oblast, Odesa, and Lviv. Russian strikes destroyed one facility completely and damaged two others in Kyiv Oblast. A single site lost 33,500 square meters to fire. Company director Valerii Baranovskyi said the firm would "keep working" despite the losses. Baranovskyi noted that warehouse rental costs in western regions have tripled, but predicted the market would stabilize within two months.
Ventilation Systems Plant Destroyed, 3,000 Jobs at Risk
A combined missile and drone strike flattened the main production and warehouse facilities of Ventilation Systems in Boyarka. The company manufactures about 5 million household fans, 350,000 industrial ventilation units, and 22,000 air-handling units each year across more than 90,000 square meters. Ventilation Systems confirmed that no employees were killed, but warned customers that some product deliveries would be delayed as the company works to restore operations.
Ventilation Systems employed about 3,000 people before the strike and generated 5.63 billion hryvnias in annual revenue. The company promised to restore deliveries and fulfill customer orders as quickly as possible, though specific timelines remain unclear. The attack marks a serious disruption to Ukraine's household appliance and industrial equipment supply chains.
Russia Expands Strikes on Ukraine's Economic Infrastructure
The attacks on Berger Cargo and Ventilation Systems are part of a coordinated Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's civilian economy. Between September 20 and 21, strikes damaged 34 facilities across Kyiv Oblast, with major fires reported in warehouse districts near Boryspil, Vyshhorod, and Boyarka. Kyiv Oblast authorities said the strikes aimed to disrupt supply chains and weaken the country's economic resilience.
This strategy mirrors earlier Russian attacks on major logistics hubs, including Rozetka, Nova Poshta, and Raben Group warehouses. According to the Kyiv School of Economics, damage to Ukrainian enterprise assets jumped 28 percent to over $18.4 billion in recent months. Both companies are now shifting operations westward to Chernivtsi and Lviv to reduce the risk of future strikes, straining warehouse capacity in those regions.
Companies Plot Geographic Expansion to Survive Attacks
Berger Cargo announced plans to expand geographically by opening new facilities in multiple Ukrainian cities beyond the Kyiv Oblast region. Baranovskyi said the company would "actively open new locations in new cities" to reduce regional risk exposure. The firm already acquired about 12,000 square meters of space in Chernivtsi and is considering additional locations in Lviv and other western Ukrainian centers.
The westward shift reflects a broader pattern among major Ukrainian companies seeking safety from Russian strikes. However, western regions are already experiencing severe capacity shortages and rising costs. Baranovskyi warned that rental prices in some western locations have tripled due to demand from companies fleeing vulnerable areas, though he expects these pressures to ease within two months as new capacity comes online.
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