- Ozon's logistics center in the Orenburg region was hit by drone debris, according to the governor of the region.
- More than 300 people were evacuated by Ozon, which also halted work at its logistics center in the Orenburg region.
- Ukrainian drones struck an Ozon logistics center in Samara region on Saturday, marking the first attack on Ozon.
- 328 Ukrainian drones were reportedly downed by the Russian Defense Ministry overnight.
Ozon's logistics center in the Orenburg region was impacted by drone debris on Sunday, leading to the evacuation of over 300 employees. Governor Yevgeny Solntsev confirmed that the Russian defense ministry had intercepted six drones, with no reported injuries.1
The incident marks a significant escalation in drone attacks, following a similar strike on Ozon's facility in the Samara region just a day prior. Ozon stated that operations at the logistics center have been suspended as a precautionary measure.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of drone strikes targeting Russian economic infrastructure, particularly affecting Ozon's larger competitor, Wildberries. The Russian defense ministry reported that it had downed 328 Ukrainian drones overnight, indicating an ongoing conflict that is increasingly impacting commercial operations within Russia.34
Governor Solntsev emphasized the need for vigilance as the situation develops, highlighting the potential risks to both civilian and economic safety in the region.
“The strike follows a Saturday drone attack on an Ozon logistics center in Samara, the first on the retailer, and comes amid a campaign targeting rival Wildberries. Russia's defense ministry said it downed 328 Ukrainian drones overnight.”
The Moscow Times
