Russian shelling halts production of household chemicals and cosmetics in Khmelnytskyi

As a result of a Russian attack on October 19, the “2K” company’s facility in Khmelnytskyi sustained extensive damage.

Operations at the facility have currently been halted.

According to the company, the full extent of the destruction and the damages incurred are still being assessed. However, the company confirmed that none of its employees were injured.

“2K” is a Ukrainian-German manufacturer and distributor of household chemicals, hair care products, and personal hygiene items. The company specializes, among other things, in the production of phosphate-free detergents.

The Ukrainian-German joint venture “2K” was registered in 2018, and the company has been active on the market since 2019. Its production facilities and headquarters are located in Khmelnytskyi. The company’s primary business activity is the production of soap.

The company states that it utilizes European raw materials and formulations developed by its own R&D laboratory, “2K Labor.” It manages the entire product manufacturing cycle and also produces goods under clients’ private labels.

Brands associated with the company include: “Wash & Free” and “Doctor Wash” (laundry products); “Galax” (household cleaning and dishwashing products); as well as “Pro Wash,” “Dalas/Dallas,” and “For My Family,” which offer various personal care and household products. It was previously reported that, since the beginning of 2026, Russian attacks have caused $7.7 billion in direct losses to Ukrainian businesses. Over 1 million square meters of warehouse, production, and logistics facilities have been destroyed or damaged. To support companies, the government is offering premises for relocation, preferential lending, and partial compensation for shipping risks.