Key facts
- Kromberg & Schubert's Lutsk plant halted operations due to Russian drone attacks.
- The plant supplies wiring systems to BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Skoda.
- The company had 5,500 workers at the Lutsk facility as of May 2025.
The electrical wiring plant of German-owned Kromberg & Schubert in Lutsk, Ukraine, has halted operations following Russian drone attacks on October 16. The company announced the stoppage on October 17, stating that the safety of its 5,500 employees is its top priority. The facility manufactures wiring systems for major automotive brands including BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Skoda. Lutsk, located in northwestern Ukraine, has been a target for Russian strikes despite being far from the front lines. On October 14, a separate Russian drone attack in Lutsk resulted in six fatalities and ten injuries, and caused a large fire at a warehouse.