Ozon faces drone strikes on warehouses as Ukraine targets Russian logistics; this hits its operations and regional footprint. A leading e-commerce player, it oversees major online retail networks in Russia.
Ukraine’s drone campaign has targeted Wildberries’ warehouses across Russia, striking key logistics hubs in the Moscow region and Tambov, with casualties and significant disruption to the retailer’s network. The attacks have prompted Wildberries to adjust compensation policies while experts warn of substantial economic fallout for small businesses and the broader Russian online marketplace.
Since July 18 Ukraine has struck multiple Wildberries warehouses across Russia, causing fires, deaths and major stock losses. The campaign has put at least 1.5 million sq m of warehouse space out of operation, forced evacuations and pushed merchants toward bankruptcy. Wildberries and Russia are discussing compensation and possible state support.
Ukraine has escalated drone strikes targeting Russian logistics, hitting Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar, Nevinnomyssk, and Yekaterinburg. The attacks disrupt operations, kill workers, and threaten Russia’s commercial supply chains as Kyiv seeks to pressure Moscow amid ongoing fighting.
A daytime Russian drone strike has hit a busy shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown, in two waves. Rescue teams have continued searching the rubble; authorities have reported at least 14 dead, about 121–130 wounded and several people missing, including children. Kyiv has renewed appeals for more air-defence support.
Ukraine has expanded its drone campaign against Russia’s e-commerce sector, targeting Ozon in addition to Wildberries. Attacks have disrupted logistics hubs in several regions, prompting evacuations and halting operations at Ozon’s Samara center. Moscow and Kyiv trade statements as the campaign intensifies, with analysts watching the wider impact on Russia’s economy.
Ukraine has expanded drone strikes against Russia’s e-commerce logistics, broadening from Wildberries to Ozon. Attacks have damaged multiple Ozon hubs across Dagestan, Krasnodar, Adygea and nearby regions, sparking evacuations and sharp declines in Ozon shares. Analysts say the campaign is aimed at disrupting Russia’s fragile wartime economy.
Western allies are accelerating support to Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes. Britain and France are licensing missile production and sharing blueprints, while Ukraine builds local assembly lines. Analysts warn real impact depends on rapid, scalable production and defense-industrial collaboration.
The U.S. and NATO face shortages of Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as inventories shift to the Middle East. Officials warn these gaps could leave NATO vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks, with Ukraine bearing the brunt while allies race to rebound stockpiles by 2030. The issue follows recent moves by Kyiv to secure more air defense and discussions around SCALP missile support from France and the UK.
Leaders from 34 countries are meeting in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day to pledge additional air defences and military aid. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is co-chairing the Coalition of the Willing, with France and Germany, and will authorize the release of classified blueprints for the SCALP missile to support Ukrainian production. EU funds are also being stepped up to bolster Ukraine’s shield as Russia escalates strikes.
Russia faces continued drone campaigns targeting oil refineries and logistics hubs. A government decree expands state involvement in damaged infrastructure to secure safety and speed repairs, while Kyiv presses for deeper strikes on Moscow's capabilities. The move signals a push to protect critical assets amid sustained pressure.
A string of drone and missile strikes has hit Wildberries and Ozon facilities across Russia near Belgorod and Lipetsk regions, damaging warehouses, injuring civilians, and prompting evacuations as Ukraine intensifies attacks on logistics sites linked to Russian civilian supply chains.
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs has caused a large fire, damaged dozens of homes and a care facility, and killed dozens of people. Ukrainian officials say criminal negligence is being investigated as evacuations continue and both sides widen long-range attacks.
Ukraine has proposed de-escalatory steps with assurances from partners to halt strikes on critical infrastructure, while Russia continues attacks on energy facilities. Trump calls for a mutual halt to strikes; Zelenskyy says any ceasefire must be long-term and verifiable. Western sanctions and energy pressures loom as winter approaches.