‘Putin’s War Is Moving Closer to Our Borders,’ Sikorski Says as Polish Factory in Ukraine Hit by Drone

Russian forces targeted a Polish-owned factory in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia during an overnight drone strike on Wednesday, injuring several people, including two with severe burns, according to Polish officials.

The attack struck a plant operated by Barlinek, a leading European manufacturer of wood flooring. The company, headquartered in Poland, has operated in Ukraine for years and is a major employer in the region.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike was deliberate and came from three different directions. He cited a conversation with the plant’s management and shared details of the incident on social media.

“Ukrainian services, as well as our consulate, are taking action,” Sikorski wrote. “Putin’s criminal war is moving closer to our borders.”

A massive Russian drone attack struck the central city of Vinnytsia overnight on Wednesday. At least eight people were injured, including two in critical condition with burns, officials said. Four residential buildings and industrial facilities were damaged in the strikes.

The regional military administration said 28 drones targeted Vinnytsia, with air defenses managing to shoot down about 18 of them.

Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy and industrial infrastructure in recent months, but attacks on foreign-owned businesses remain relatively rare. The incident raises new concerns about the spillover effects of the war on neighboring NATO countries.

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Barlinek, which exports to dozens of countries, has positioned its Ukrainian operations as a key part of its production chain.