Kernel Suspends Processing Operations After Drone Attacks
World's largest sunflower oil producer halts Ukrainian plants following infrastructure damage from Russian strikes
Kernel Holding has suspended all of its oilseed processing units in Ukraine. The decision follows Russian drone strikes that hit facilities and damaged production buildings, equipment, and storage tanks.
One of the attacks struck the Bandursky oil extraction plant in the Mykolaiv region on the morning of November 12. The impact destroyed one tank and damaged three others, causing an oil leak that contaminated more than 3,500 square meters of soil.
The company also halted all seed purchases as a safety measure. It explained that the crushing process carries a high risk of fire and that operating equipment under threat puts the lives of employees at risk.
Despite the operational halt, Kernel states that it maintains financial and operational stability. The company continues to ship existing stocks and guarantees the fulfillment of commitments to partners and farmers.
Kernel accounts for 10% of global sunflower oil exports. In the 2025 fiscal year, the company exported 8 million tons of agricultural products.
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