Russian missiles severely damage a large enterprise in Irpin

On the morning of October 19, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Irpin, Kyiv region. One of the city's largest enterprises sustained serious destruction, with a large-scale fire breaking out on its territory. Production, warehouse, and civilian infrastructure in the region were also damaged.

Former Irpin mayor Oleksandr Markushyn and head of the Kyiv regional military administration Timur Tkachenko reported on the consequences of the attack.

According to Markushyn, the main missile strike hit one of the largest enterprises in Irpin. The facility suffered significant damage, and a large fire broke out at the impact site.

The name of the enterprise and the nature of damage to its production facilities were not specified in the report. There is currently no information about a possible cessation of operations or preliminary losses.

The Kyiv regional military administration also reported damage to production and warehouse buildings in the Bucha district. In addition, an educational institution was affected by the attack.

According to the regional administration, during the night Russia carried out a massive combined strike on Kyiv region, using ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as attack drones.

In addition to the enterprises, the blast wave damaged residential buildings in Irpin. Windows were blown out in multi-story buildings. Private homes were also affected, with some buildings damaged by debris.

According to the regional administration, in the Bucha district, 11 private houses, six cars, production and warehouse buildings, and an educational institution were damaged.

In Vyshhorod district, another infrastructure facility, a private house, and five cars were damaged.

According to preliminary information, six people were injured in Irpin, including three children. Three others are considered missing, search operations are ongoing.

Rescuers and emergency services are working at the strike sites. The consequences of the attack and the extent of damage to the enterprises are being clarified.

Based on materials from: Oleksandr Markushyn, Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Suspilne