Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fire at Ozon Warehouse in Adygea
Key Points:
- An overnight Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at an Ozon distribution center in Adygeysk, Adygea, prompting the evacuation of all workers with no injuries reported.
- The distribution center, opened in late 2023, employs over 1,500 people and is a key logistics hub for southern Russia.
- Ozon has removed damaged goods from its listings, canceled deliveries from the affected center, and rerouted shipments to other warehouses in the region.
- The attack is part of a series of similar strikes on warehouses owned by Ozon and rival Wildberries since the summer.
- The regional head of Adygea confirmed additional damage to a residential gas pipeline from drone debris, while Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting 709 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea recently.