Ukrainian drones targeted an industrial facility and a logistics warehouse operated by Russian online retailer Ozon in the Samara region overnight, according to regional authorities.
Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev of Russia’s Samara region said several people were injured in the strikes, which hit an unspecified industrial site and Ozon’s logistics centre in Chapayevsk. The governor noted the region is home to multiple oil refineries that have faced repeated Ukrainian attacks in recent weeks.
Ozon confirmed via Telegram that operations at its Samara logistics hub had been suspended following the incident, which it described as causing injuries. The company did not disclose further details on damage or the timeline for resuming activity. The strike marks the first reported attack on Ozon’s infrastructure, coming after weeks of similar operations targeting rival online retailer Wildberries.
Russia’s Defence Ministry stated its air defences intercepted 457 Ukrainian drones during the overnight strikes. The ministry did not specify the locations of the interceptions or provide additional operational details.
Ukraine has framed its campaign of strikes against Russian logistics and industrial sites as efforts to disrupt economic infrastructure supporting Moscow’s military operations. The strikes on Ozon follow a pattern of targeting major e-commerce and distribution networks in Russia, which have increasingly become focal points amid the ongoing conflict.
Ozon’s shares fell 3.02% to 2,889.00 Russian rubles in early trading on Saturday, reflecting investor reaction to the disruption at a key logistics hub.
