Ukrainian drone attacks overnight resulted in the deaths of at least six civilians and targeted significant infrastructure in Russia, including a warehouse owned by Ozon and an industrial facility in the Samara region.
The strikes led to injuries and operational halts at Ozon's logistics center in Chapayevsk, marking the first direct hit on the company amidst a broader campaign against Russian economic infrastructure linked to the war. In addition to the attack on Ozon, casualties were reported in other regions, including Krasnodar, Belgorod, and Bryansk, where multiple civilians were killed or wounded.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have downed 457 Ukrainian drones during this wave of strikes. This situation underscores the intensifying conflict and its ramifications for Russian businesses and civilian safety, potentially affecting investor sentiment towards companies like Ozon and the broader Russian market