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Oreo Factory Hit by Russian Missile in Ukraine

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A Mondelez International Oreo cookie plant in Trostyanets, eastern Ukraine, was struck by a Russian missile on Saturday, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The attack damaged a production building but caused no casualties. This marks the second time the facility has been hit since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

The Chicago-based snack giant, which also produces Ritz crackers, Toblerone chocolate, and Trident gum, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The same factory suffered extensive damage in 2022 during Russia's initial invasion but had partially reopened in 2023 to manufacture chocolate before resuming Oreo production in 2024.

Sybiha emphasized that Russian strikes on such facilities target not just Ukrainian infrastructure but also American business interests in Europe. The attack highlights the ongoing risks multinational corporations face operating in conflict zones and raises questions about the safety of foreign investments in Ukraine as the war continues.