Third Attack in a Year: Star Brands Warehouse in Pavlohrad Hit by Overnight Drone Strike

Drone Strike Targets Star Brands Warehouse

According to Главком: Russian kamikaze drones struck a warehouse belonging to the company Star Brands in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, in the early hours of April 7. The attack occurred around 2:20 a.m. local time, with five 'Shahed' drones reported in the area. While three of the drones were intercepted, two successfully hit the target, causing significant damage to the facility and igniting a major fire.

The assault destroyed approximately 5,500 square meters of the company's storage complex. This marks the third attack on Star Brands' assets within the past year. Previous strikes in April and November 2025 resulted in the destruction of over 17,000 square meters of warehouse space in the Synelnykove and Pavlohrad districts. These repeated attacks highlight the severe challenges faced by businesses operating in conflict zones.

Consequences of the Attack and Company Response

The overnight assault was part of a broader wave of more than 10 attacks across the Dnipropetrovsk region, affecting the Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol, Pavlohrad, and Synelnykove districts. Tragically, an 11-year-old boy was killed in the Pokrovsk community, with a 31-year-old woman, a 61-year-old woman, and a 33-year-old man also injured. In the Pavlohrad district, two men aged 52 and 66 were wounded.

The press service of Star Brands confirmed the attack, stating: 'Tonight, around 2:20 a.m., two enemy Shahed drones hit the Star Brands warehouse in Pavlohrad. There were five drones in the area in total, three of which were shot down. The direct hits caused a fire and the warehouse is seriously damaged. But the most important thing is that our people are alive.'

The company also outlined its emergency response, noting: 'Our logistics team is currently operating in emergency mode: we are implementing a delivery rerouting plan so that partners and clients receive their orders on time.' This incident is part of an escalating pattern of strikes against business and logistical infrastructure in the region. The repeated targeting of Star Brands underscores the persistent risks for enterprises and the critical need for robust contingency planning to maintain operations and customer service under such dire circumstances.