Ukraine Targets Russian E-commerce Giant Ozon in Series of Warehouse Attacks

Ukrainian forces have launched a series of drone attacks against logistics facilities belonging to Ozon, one of Russia's largest online retailers. On the night of August 27, facilities in Ufa and Orenburg were targeted. Ozon reported that the Ufa site sustained minor damage and remains closed for inspection, while the Orenburg warehouse has resumed operations. No injuries were reported during the August 27 strikes.

These attacks follow a broader campaign that began on August 22, when a logistics center in Chapaevsk, Samara region, was hit. That initial strike caused a fire and injured several people, leading to an indefinite suspension of operations. Subsequent attacks occurred on August 23 and 24, targeting facilities in the Orenburg region, Dagestan, Adygea, and Stavropol Krai. In Makhachkala and Enem, fires broke out and operations were halted, with injuries reported in Makhachkala.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry confirmed the campaign, stating that the strikes target logistics hubs for dual-use goods to hinder Russian operations and negatively impact the national economy. This campaign follows previous Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries, another major Russian e-commerce company.

Center-leaning coverage frames the campaign as a strategic effort to bring the effects of the war closer to Russian citizens and trigger financial shocks. Center-left coverage focuses on the chronological progression and specific locations of the strikes, providing a detailed list of the affected facilities.