30.01.2026 15:00
As a result of the Russian attack last night, part of the Philip Morris tobacco company’s factory in Kharkiv was damaged.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by hromadske, citing the company’s press service.
It is noted that rescue services are working at the site of the strike.
Firefighting operations are ongoing.
“The company is in constant contact with emergency services and is providing the necessary assistance. The company continues to fulfill its obligations to the state budget, partners, and consumers. We are clarifying the circumstances and will provide additional information if necessary,” Philip Morris said.
According to preliminary information, there are no casualties. All personnel on duty were in shelters.
As reported, Russian troops launched a missile strike on a warehouse building of a civilian enterprise in the suburbs of Kharkiv, causing a large-scale fire covering an area of more than 5,000 m².
(C)UKRINFORM 2026
From information gleaned from Google, Phillip Morris still does business in ruzzia, one plant in Krasnodar, and another in St. Petersburg.
The Company Statement
August 24, 2023
Discontinued a number of its cigarette products and reduced manufacturing activity. Suspended marketing activities in the country. The company was working on options to exit the Russian market in an orderly manner. Philip Morris planned to leave Russia by the end of 2022 but later admits it may never sell its Russian business. NACP included Philip Morris International in the list of international sponsors of the war.
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