According to Ukrinform, this was stated on the Star Brands Facebook page.

"Today, July 23, as a result of another Russian attack, the production complex in Pavlohrad was damaged, including the facilities of the partner companies of the Star Brands group — LLC Club Chips and LLC Snek Production, producers of well-known Ukrainian snack brands," the statement said.

According to preliminary information, the city was hit by several powerful strikes.

Witnesses said four explosions were heard, with three strikes hitting the production complex and the adjacent areas.

The company said the injured include production workers, employees of contractor organizations, and a large number of residents who were in areas outside the complex.

Despite all the protection measures available on the territory of the complex, there were also fatalities, the company reported.

The enterprises sustained serious damage and destruction. The final scale of losses is still being clarified.

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The company noted that "this is not the first enemy strike on the enterprises and warehouse facilities of the group's partners, and some time ago a warehouse diversification project was implemented, thanks to which, including today, LLC Club Chips and LLC Snek Production are fully supplied with the necessary finished products to fulfill all obligations to partners without disruptions or shortages."

As Ukrinform reported, on July 23 Russian forces struck a food enterprise in Pavlohrad. Three people were killed. According to Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Hanzha, 29 people were injured.

First photo: illustrative