Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill Halts Production After Third Attack Since March

The Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill has temporarily suspended production following a Russian missile attack during the night of 7 October 2026, which caused significant damage to manufacturing facilities, storage buildings, equipment and utility infrastructure.

According to a company statement, the explosions damaged production and storage areas, as well as parts of the mill’s equipment and utility systems. Fires broke out across the premises, prompting emergency services to respond.

The company confirmed that no employees were injured, attributing the outcome to staff adherence to established safety procedures.

The latest incident marks the third attack on the facility since March 2026, compounding the operational challenges created by earlier strikes and delaying the restoration of damaged infrastructure.

Repeated attacks disrupt operations

The mill was first hit on 14 March 2026, when a large-scale missile attack struck the Kyiv Chemical Processing Plant, according to the supplied report. Industrial and administrative buildings, production facilities and utility networks were damaged. No employees were injured.

A second attack occurred on 3 April 2026, when strike drones hit the facility. The incident forced the plant to suspend production temporarily while the company assessed the damage and addressed the immediate consequences.

During the summer, company representatives reported that the damage caused by the March and April attacks was so extensive that the affected infrastructure could not be fully restored within several months.

The latest strike on 7 October has added to these recovery challenges. Damage to production assets, storage facilities and utility systems has once again interrupted operations, although the company has not yet announced a timeline for resuming production.

Recovery and operational challenges

The repeated attacks highlight the difficulties facing the mill in maintaining production continuity while repairing damaged industrial infrastructure. Beyond direct damage to manufacturing equipment, disruptions to utilities and storage facilities can affect production scheduling, material handling and the distribution of finished paper and packaging products.

The inability to fully restore infrastructure between successive attacks also raises concerns about the time and resources required to return the facility to normal operating conditions.

For Ukraine’s paper and packaging industry, the incident illustrates the broader risks posed by continued attacks on industrial assets, including prolonged production interruptions and uncertainty over recovery schedules.

Despite the damage, the company reported no employee injuries in the latest incident. The mill’s immediate priorities are expected to include emergency response, damage assessment, infrastructure repairs and the restoration of safe operating conditions.

Further details on the extent of the damage, repair costs and the expected production restart had not been provided at the time of reporting.