Russian Missile Reportedly Hits Samsung’s R&D Center In Ukraine
A massive Russian missile attack on civilian buildings and infrastructure in Ukraine was strongly condemned today by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The wave of strikes was described by the UN Secretary-General as an “unacceptable escalation”. In the wake of the barrage, reportedly (opens in new tab) There was widespread damage, especially in Kyiv’s civilian areas, with sadly “dozens of people killed or injured”. meza (opens in new tab) emphasizes that a Russian rocket hit the building housing Samsung’s local offices and R&D center.
The Samsung facility is located in a fairly central location in Kyiv. Rockets have reportedly hit the office center of Samsung’s 101 Tower, where it houses its offices and R&D center, causing damage to multiple floors of the building.More images and video of the scene released share (opens in new tab) On the Facebook page of Andrii Skira, Director of Consumer Electronics Division at Samsung Electronics Ukraine.
Thankfully, all Samsung employees were reportedly evacuated before the rocket hit the building. We hope that other businesses based in the building will heed the warning alarms and enter and leave the shelter in time. Unfortunately, there have been no other statements from Samsung representatives, but it’s probably too early to assess the damage and potential impact on their business.
Readers may be surprised to hear that while Russia is being pushed back by Ukrainian forces, missile supplies are dwindling toward civilian targets. Most people see opposing military goals as more legitimate ones. But the Western press sees Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine as retaliatory attacks.
Over the weekend, a strategically important and carefully protected bridge between Russian territory and the Crimean peninsula was partially destroyed by a suspected truck bomb. The next day, rockets and cruise missiles hit the Ukrainian civil center. Coincidence or a warring arena where a dictator unleashes his weapons of vengeance?