Cersanit plant damaged in Russian attack in Zhytomyr region, production halted

The company's press service said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform. According to the statement, the facility was attacked by Russian jet-powered drones overnight on September 12. All employees who were on the plant's premises at the time were safely evacuated. There were no fatalities. "The attack caused serious damage to the facility, including key elements of the ceramic tile production cycle. In its current condition, the resumption of production and its further operation are impossible," the statement said. A detailed assessment of the extent of the destruction and the resulting losses is ongoing. Based on a preliminary assessment, Cersanit estimates that restoring the plant's production capacity will take at least six months.