Court orders Russia to pay 117 million to owners of bombed warehouse near Odesa

The Economic Court of Odesa Region has recovered UAH 117.5 million from the Russian Federation following a lawsuit filed by the Odesa subsidiary of Integrated Logistics Systems.

The company claimed compensation for damages caused by a missile strike on the night of May 8, 2023, the Dumskaya newspaper reported.

The direct damage was estimated at UAH 12.5 million, with another UAH 105 million in lost profits. The Security Service of Ukraine has launched a pre-trial investigation under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code (violation of the laws and customs of war).

The court stated that in such cases, a foreign state does not enjoy legal immunity: it is a case of Russia causing damage to a Ukrainian legal entity on the territory of Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter and other international agreements and conventions.

"Integrated Logistics Systems is a national logistics operator and the exclusive agent of DAMCO in Ukraine. The company also fulfills orders for KERNEL, DOW Chemical Company, Carlsberg, IDS Group, Industrial and Distribution Systems CJSC, Escaro, Watsons Ukraine and other multinational organizations.

On May 8, 2023, the enemy fired missiles at night at the territory of Odesa region, destroying the warehouse of a food company. The enemy launched a missile attack from strategic aviation aircraft using X-22 missiles. In addition to the warehouse, a recreational area on the Black Sea coast was also damaged. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, more than 90 rescuers were fighting the consequences of the nighttime missile strike in Odesa region. The firefighters spent the night extinguishing the infernal fire over an area of 10,000 square meters. Three people, warehouse workers, received minor injuries and were treated promptly on the spot - no one was hospitalized. One person is currently missing. Rescue operations are underway.

Кирило Бойко