A warehouse in Kyiv used to store props for the production company co-founded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was destroyed in a Russian strike, the company announced on Wednesday. The incident occurred amid continued conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Kvartal 95, the entertainment company established by Zelensky in 2003 during his career as a comedian, reported that a Russian drone attack caused significant damage to the facility. According to a statement posted on the company’s official Facebook account, the warehouse was completely destroyed in the strike, though there were no injuries among staff.
The company shared images showing the warehouse engulfed in flames and the aftermath of the attack, with charred debris scattered across the space. Kvartal 95 is known for producing several popular Ukrainian television programs, including a comedic series featuring a fictional president, which played a key role in elevating Zelensky’s public profile prior to his entry into politics.
Before his presidency, Zelensky had a successful career in television, including co-hosting Russia’s state television New Year’s Eve program in 2013. However, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, Kvartal 95 ceased operations in Russia and distanced itself from the Russian media market.
The strike is part of a larger series of attacks that have targeted various Ukrainian infrastructure and facilities since the escalation of hostilities in 2022. The destruction of the warehouse underscores the ongoing risks posed to civilian and cultural assets during the conflict. Ukrainian officials have condemned such attacks, while Russia typically characterizes them as targeting military or strategic sites.
No further details about the extent of the damage or possible implications for Kvartal 95’s operations were immediately available. The attack marks another chapter in the difficult and complex relations between the two countries, affecting not only political and military areas but also civilian and cultural sectors.
