Russia’s ballistic attack on Kyiv damaged the production facilities of Idealist Coffee & Co., Ukraine’s leading drip coffee manufacturer, on Oct. 25, the company reported on its Instagram profile.
“The State Emergency Service and other emergency teams are working to extinguish fires and mitigate the consequences,” Idealist wrote after the attack.
Nearby residents suffered casualties, with some reported dead and others injured, Idealist wrote, adding: “We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected.”
The full extent of the damage and the timeline for recovery are now unknown. “We sincerely apologize to our clients and partners in advance for any delays and unavoidable disruptions,” the company wrote.
Earlier, on Aug. 28, Russian forces already struck Idealist coffee roasting production facility, the company reported.
What is Idealist?
Idealist was founded in 2019 by Sergii Koretskyi, current CEO of Ukraine’s state-owned gas giant Naftogaz Group. According to the company, Idealist Coffee & Co is Ukraine’s largest drip coffee manufacturer, using high-quality Arabica beans from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Currently, Idealist has 10 coffee shops, all of them located in Kyiv.
The market share of Idealist, registered under TOV “Diskaf” in Ukraine, is around 2% on the market, according to the data shared with Kyiv Post by Pro-Consulting. However, it is popular among Kyiv citizens, being one of the most prominent local coffee brands.