The building housing Boeing in Kyiv sustained severe damage during a recent Russian airstrike: the attack was likely targeted specifically at the American aerospace firm.
This was reported by the Financial Times.
The building was one of the targets during one of the most intense bombardments of the war, which occurred on Sunday night. This information was provided by two Boeing employees, three Ukrainian officials, and the head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.
Photos released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and confirmed by the Financial Times show significant destruction of the building and firefighters combating the blaze inside.
Boeing is among the most recognized American companies operating in Ukraine. The company's main activities here focus on engineering support and technical services. It works closely with Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov, known for its heavy transport planes, including military ones.
The overnight bombardment from Sunday to Monday was one of the largest: the Russian army launched 315 drones, two ballistic missiles, and five cruise missiles targeting Kyiv, Odesa, and other cities. Moscow intensified its strikes following an unexpected attack by Ukrainian drones deep into Russian territory.
A Boeing spokesperson assured that the company prioritizes the safety of its employees. Fortunately, no staff were harmed. The representative also praised the resilience of the personnel working in challenging and dangerous conditions.
According to one employee and the president of the American Chamber of Commerce, Andy Hunder, Boeing has over 1000 employees in Ukraine and has continued operations almost without interruption despite the war.
Despite the damage to the Kyiv office, "there has been no disruption to company operations," stated Andrii Koryahin, Deputy CEO of Boeing in Ukraine.
Another employee mentioned that Boeing is actively hiring in Ukraine. For instance, on June 2, the company posted a vacancy for a manager of aircraft interior design and certification in its Kyiv office.
The fact that such a prominent American company was affected may provoke concern from President Donald Trump, who has been increasingly irritated by Moscow's actions.
In addition to the rise in airstrikes, Russia has resumed ground offensives in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, peace negotiations have stalled due to Vladimir Putin's rigid and uncompromising stance.
