A facility manufacturing Oreo cookies in eastern Ukraine sustained damage Saturday after being hit by a Russian missile, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in a social media post.
The attack on the Trostyanets facility resulted in damage to a production building, though no fatalities were reported, Sybiha stated. The plant is operated by Mondelez International, the global snack company.
Mondelez, headquartered in Chicago and known for producing Ritz crackers, Toblerone chocolate bars, and Trident chewing gum, had not provided a response to requests for comment as of Saturday evening. Russian officials also did not respond to requests for comment overnight.
“When Russian missiles hit such sites, they are not only targeting Ukraine,” Sybiha stated. “They are targeting American business interests in Europe.”
This marks the second time the facility has suffered damage since Russia launched its invasion in 2022. Following severe damage two years ago, the plant gradually resumed operations, first producing chocolate in 2023 before returning to Oreo cookie production in 2024.
The snack manufacturer has drawn scrutiny for maintaining its business presence in Russia throughout the ongoing conflict.
