Warehouse of former Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s television studio destroyed by Russian strike

Warehouse of former Volodymyr Zelenskyy's television studio destroyed by Russian strike

V. Zelensky, who was a popular comedian before becoming president, founded the production company “Kvartal 95” with partners in 2003.

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This studio has created some of Ukraine’s most popular TV shows, including a comedy series about a fictional president, which brought V. Zelensky fame.

V. Zelensky has not yet commented on this Russian strike.

“Due to another Russian drone attack, a warehouse storing our studio’s props was destroyed,” Kvartal 95 reported on the social network Facebook.

“Along with it (the warehouse), we lost many decorations, costumes, and props that for twenty years were part of our concerts, TV shows, films, and series,” the company added.

“Kvartal 95” shared photos showing what appears to be a burning warehouse, and another showing burnt debris scattered on the floor.

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V. Zelensky spent most of his early career working in television, including in Russia.

In 2013, he was one of the hosts of the Russian state television New Year’s Eve show.

“Kvartal 95” ceased operations in Russia after Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014.

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