'A clear Russian signal to America' — Russia hits Coca-Cola plant, injures 13 in 8th straight day of attacks on Kyiv

kyivindependent.com·Jonas Heins·2026-09-03T14:28:34.000Z
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Russia carried out a series of drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring at least 13 people—including a child and medical workers—and damaging a Coca-Cola plant near the city. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky, framed the attack on the American-linked facility as a deliberate message to the United States, while residents endured repeated air raid alerts and explosions throughout the day. The article emphasizes the human toll and the symbolic targeting of Western-linked infrastructure.

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