JT rejects Russian claim after strike on Ukraine factory

Japan Tobacco Inc. denied involvement as Russia claimed it had attacked a factory in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. The company's product warehouses have also been damaged in the past.

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On 7 October, Russia's Defense Ministry announced that it had attacked a factory in Kremenchuk, Ukraine, operated by an overseas subsidiary of Japan Tobacco Inc. Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT), however, declined to comment on whether the attack occurred or the extent of any damage.

The factory is operated by a JT subsidiary, and the company has provided no explanation regarding its involvement in the Russian attack. JT said it was forced to halt production following the previous attack in September.

At a glance

EventRussia's Defense Ministry claims it attacked a factory in Kremenchuk

CompanyJapan Tobacco Inc. did not respond to whether the attack occurred

TimingProduction was also forced to halt in September

ScaleIt is unclear whether the factory was attacked as claimed or whether it sustained any damage

NatureAn overseas subsidiary operates a factory in Ukraine

TimingA warehouse in Kyiv Oblast was damaged in August

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