Russian Attack Destroys Pet Retailer Warehouse in Kyiv Region

An overnight Russian missile and drone attack destroyed a major logistics warehouse belonging to Suziria Group in the Kyiv region, company co-owner Polina Kosharna announced on Saturday, Sept. 19.Suziria Group is a family-owned Ukrainian holding company that has been developing the domestic pet care market for more than 30 years. The group unites Suziria Brands, Suziria Distribution, and the omnichannel retail network MasterZoo. Beyond its domestic footprint, the company actively exports its proprietary brands, including Savory, Half&Half, Special One, Pet Fashion, Buddy Boo, Priroda, and Puramur, to foreign markets.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“First and most importantly: everyone is alive, no one was injured,” Kosharna wrote in a Facebook post.Emergency response teams are currently working at the site, and the total extent of the financial damage is still being evaluated.Although it is impossible to be fully prepared for missile and drone attacks, Suziria Group is continuing to adapt its operational processes to minimize disruptions for partners and clients.“Take care of yourselves. We will rebuild the rest,” Kosharna added.MasterZoo opened its very first pet market in 2007 and has since grown into Ukraine’s market leader in pet retail. Despite the ongoing full-scale Russian invasion, the chain continued its expansion, opening over 100 new stores during the war to maintain accessible services across the country. Other Topics of Interest Russia’s ‘Partial Mobilization’ Turns 4: Is Another Draft Coming? Moscow replaced mass call-ups with cash, contracts, and pressure. After the State Duma election, this system will face its biggest challenge yet. Today, MasterZoo operates more than 200 stores and 17 grooming salons across 38 Ukrainian cities, along with a major e-commerce platform, according to the website.The retailer offers a range of over 12,600 product items from 120 brands, covering pet food, veterinary medicines, smart devices, and care accessories.In 2025, the company’s annual revenue grew by nearly 18% to reach Hr.2.1 billion ($47 million), according to Forbes Ukraine.