Drones destroy automotive parts factory in Chortkiv, Ternopil region

A drone attack in Chortkiv, Ternopil region, destroyed a factory producing automotive components, according to the city's mayor. The facility was a major local taxpayer and employer. The attack occurred overnight, with two drones hitting the plant after a previous strike the day before. No injuries were reported as workers were evacuated. The mayor called the destruction a tragedy for the local budget. The plant is believed to be SE Bordnetze-Ukraine, a subsidiary of Japan's Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze SE, which made wiring systems for Volkswagen. It opened in 2016 and employed 643 people as of mid-2026.