- Ukrainian drones hit an Ozon logistics center in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, marking the first strike on Ozon.
- On Sunday, the governor of Orenburg region reported that two industrial facilities were hit by drone debris, including an Ozon warehouse.
- Ozon has evacuated more than 300 people and halted work at its logistics center in the Orenburg region.
- The Russian Defense Ministry reported that it downed 328 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- The strike on Ozon follows weeks of drone attacks targeting its larger rival Wildberries, part of a wider campaign against economic infrastructure in the Russian war in Ukraine.
A drone attack in Russia's Orenburg region on Sunday damaged an Ozon warehouse, leading to the evacuation of over 300 employees and a suspension of operations at the logistics center. Governor Yevgeny Solntsev reported that the Russian defense ministry had successfully repelled six drones, with no injuries reported.4
Ozon, the second-largest online retailer in Russia, confirmed the evacuation and operational halt via a statement on Telegram. This incident marks the first strike on Ozon, following a series of drone attacks targeting its larger competitor, Wildberries. These attacks are viewed as part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to undermine the economic infrastructure supporting Russia's military efforts in the ongoing conflict.
The Russian defense ministry claimed to have downed 328 Ukrainian drones overnight, indicating an escalation in aerial confrontations. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to engage in drone warfare, impacting commercial operations and civilian safety in the region.1
Governor Solntsev did not disclose details about the second facility affected by the drone debris, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict and its implications for businesses in the area.
“The strike follows a Saturday attack on an Ozon logistics center in Samara, the first on the retailer, and comes amid weeks of drone attacks on rival Wildberries. Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed 328 Ukrainian drones overnight.”
The Moscow Times
