Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Ozon's Southern Russian Warehouses, Injuring Several
In a series of overnight drone attacks on Monday, Ukraine targeted the warehouses and logistics facilities of Russia's second-largest online retailer, Ozon, in four southern regions - Krasnodar…
By Global Focus Wire Desk
In a series of overnight drone attacks on Monday, Ukraine targeted the warehouses and logistics facilities of Russia's second-largest online retailer, Ozon, in four southern regions - Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol, and Adygea. The strikes resulted in fires at these facilities and several injuries among employees. A major fire was reported at a logistics center in Makhachkala, Dagestan, while another blaze was ongoing in Krasnodar. Russia's defense ministry confirmed three children were killed in Krasnodar due to the attacks. Ozon workers in Adygeysk and Nevinnomyssk have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. This marks the second consecutive day of strikes on Russian online retailers, following an incident in the Samara region the previous day. The Ukrainian defense ministry justified these strikes, asserting that they aim to complicate enemy logistics and negatively impact the Russian economy. In response, Ozon shares fell by up to 12% on the Moscow Exchange, while shares of its major shareholder, AFK Sistema, declined nearly 13%. The Kremlin has promised to explore options for supporting affected businesses amidst these unforeseen circumstances. These attacks represent a growing trend of targeting civilian infrastructure in both Russia and Ukraine, with each side denying deliberate targeting of civilians. Founded in 1998, Ozon is one of Russia's pioneering online retailers and serves as a vital source for clothes and household appliances for many remote regions where access to physical stores is limited. The company operates as a marketplace, connecting independent sellers with buyers across the country and handling deliveries, payments, and storage of goods.
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