British American Tobacco Says Ukraine Factory Hit in Russian Attack

09:46 AM EDT, 09/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- British American Tobacco (BATS.L, BTI.JO) confirmed to MT Newswires that its factory in Pryluky, Ukraine, was struck during an attack on Monday. "According to preliminary information, no employees were injured. Emergency services and local authorities are responding at the site, and we continue to support their efforts," a spokesperson said the same day, adding that the tobacco giant is evaluating the impact on its facilities and operations. The statement follows media reports that said a fire broke out at a tobacco factory following a Russian attack.