Russian Strike on Baby Food Factory Near Kyiv Kills Four Workers

Four workers were killed after a Russian drone strike hit a baby food factory near Kyiv. The attack ignited a massive fire, left civilians trapped under rubble, and devastated a facility producing food for children.

Officials say the victims were civilian employees working at a dairy and baby food facility when the strike tore through the site.

A Russian drone attack on a food production facility in Ukraine’s Kyiv region killed four workers and injured at least seven others, Ukrainian officials said on June 5. Emergency crews continued search-and-rescue operations at the site amid fears that additional people could still be trapped beneath the rubble.

According to regional authorities, the strike targeted a civilian food industry enterprise in the Kyiv region. The attack sparked a major fire, caused significant structural damage, and partially destroyed an administrative building on the factory grounds. Images released by emergency services showed firefighters battling flames and a heavily damaged structure with a large section torn away.

Officials identified the facility as belonging to a dairy producer known for manufacturing baby food and milk products under the “Yahotynske for Children” brand. Ukrainian authorities emphasized that the victims were civilian employees who were performing their regular duties when the attack occurred.

Kyiv Regional Governor Mykola Kalashnyk condemned the strike, describing it as an attack on a peaceful civilian enterprise. He said four workers were confirmed dead, seven people were injured, and rescue teams were searching for two individuals believed to be trapped under collapsed structures.

The attack comes amid an intensified Russian aerial campaign targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. In recent months, industrial facilities, logistics hubs, warehouses, and civilian enterprises across Ukraine have repeatedly come under drone and missile attacks. Ukrainian officials argue that such strikes aim to damage the country’s economy and create pressure on civilian populations far from the front lines.

The destruction of a factory producing food products for children has drawn particular attention because of its civilian role. The facility was involved in manufacturing dairy products and baby nutrition supplies for the domestic market. Authorities have not reported any military activity associated with the site.

Emergency services remained on scene throughout the day, working to extinguish fires, clear debris, and locate potential survivors. Investigators are also assessing the full extent of the damage and documenting evidence related to the attack.

As rescue efforts continue, the strike has become another example of the growing human and economic toll of Russia’s war against Ukraine, with ordinary workers once again among the victims.

EMPR