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Kernel Halts Operations After Russian Drone Strikes on Oilseed Plants

Kernel Halts Operations After Russian Drone Strikes on Oilseed Plants

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ThreatCluster •November 13, 2026 at 20:48 UTC
  • •Kernel Holding suspended all oilseed crushing operations after drone strikes.
  • •Russian drones targeted multiple food processing facilities, causing significant damage.
  • •The company maintains operational stability despite halting production and seed purchases.

Kernel Holding SA, the largest sunflower oil producer globally, suspended operations at all its oilseed crushing plants following targeted Russian drone strikes. The attacks, which occurred on November 12, 2026, specifically damaged facilities in the Mykolaiv region, leading to significant destruction of production buildings and storage tanks. The company reported that three tanks of sunflower oil were damaged, and one was completely destroyed, causing oil spills that contaminated adjacent land. Kernel has also ceased all seed purchases to ensure safety and prevent large-scale fires at the plants. Despite the operational halt, the company claims to maintain financial stability and continues to ship existing product stocks. The strikes are part of a broader Russian strategy to destabilize Ukraine's food industry, with military intelligence indicating further attacks on agricultural facilities are likely.

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2026-11-12
Kernel announces plant shutdown
Kernel Holding suspended operations at all oil extraction plants due to Russian drone strikes targeting food facilities.
Kyivindependent
2026-11-12
Drone strikes reported
Russian drones struck Kernel's Bandursky Oil Extraction Plant, damaging tanks and causing oil spills.
Kyivpost

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Common questions

What facilities were affected by the drone strikes?
The Bandursky Oil Extraction Plant in Mykolaiv was specifically targeted, resulting in damage to production buildings and storage tanks.
How is Kernel managing its operations post-strike?
Kernel has halted all operations at its oilseed crushing plants but continues to ship existing product stocks and fulfill commitments to farmers.
What are the implications of these strikes for Ukraine's food security?
The attacks are part of a broader strategy to destabilize Ukraine's food industry, potentially impacting global agricultural exports.