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Russia has begun a sustained campaign of strikes against facilities linked to major American corporations operating in Ukraine, according to reporting by The New York Times, while the White House has not issued strong public condemnation.
Among the affected companies are Cargill, Coca-Cola, Boeing, Mondelez, Philip Morris, Flex Ltd., and Bunge. Some of the attacks — including strikes on Cargill and Coca-Cola facilities — were not previously made public.
One recent example cited in the report is a strike on a grain terminal owned by Cargill in southern Ukraine, which was hit by seven drones in a three-minute window. Other reported incidents include strikes near a Coca-Cola facility outside Kyiv, affecting nearby energy infrastructure.
Corporate representatives are reportedly cautious about publicly discussing the incidents due to investor and insurance concerns, but privately believe the attacks are intentional and aimed at undermining U.S. business interests.
According to the report, the White House has not directly condemned the strikes and has largely limited its response to expressions of concern. At the same time, Washington has reportedly asked Ukraine to avoid targeting a Russian Black Sea oil terminal linked to international energy flows.
Some U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Jeanne Shaheen, criticized the administration’s response as “complete silence,” arguing that the pattern of strikes appears deliberate.
Analysts and business leaders suggest the campaign may be intended to discourage foreign investment in Ukraine by increasing perceived risk for international companies operating in the country.
