Ukrainian drone strikes hit an Ozon logistics center and an industrial facility in the Samara region, resulting in multiple injuries.
Key facts
- •Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev reported multiple injuries following the strikes in the Samara region.
- •The Ozon logistics center affected by the attack is located in the town of Chapayevsk.
- •Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have downed 457 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- •This is the first reported Ukrainian strike on an Ozon facility.
- •The Samara region hosts several oil refineries that have been frequent targets of previous drone attacks.
Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility and an Ozon warehouse in Russia's Samara region during overnight attacks. Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed the strikes and reported that several people were wounded. While the governor did not identify the specific industrial site, the region is known to host multiple oil refineries that have been targeted in previous attacks.
Impact on Ozon Operations
Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, confirmed that its logistics center in the town of Chapayevsk was hit. The company stated that the strike caused injuries and forced a halt to operations at the facility. This incident marks the first time an Ozon site has been struck, following a series of recent attacks on its competitor, Wildberries.
Military Response
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that it intercepted 457 Ukrainian drones during the overnight period. The strikes are part of a broader campaign that Ukraine has characterized as targeting economic infrastructure that supports Russia's military efforts.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
