At Least 3 Killed as Ukrainian Drones Target Ozon Hubs Across Southern Russia
The online retailer said four of its facilities were targeted in overnight attacks throughout the North Caucasus.
At least three teenagers were killed in a series of drone attacks targeting Ozon logistics centers in southern Russia, according to Russian officials. The attacks also injured six children and caused significant damage to four of the retailer's facilities. The attacks occurred following a month-long campaign of strikes against Wildberries, Ozon's largest competitor.
Russian human rights chief Maria Lvova-Belova stated that another six children were hospitalized for their injuries. The attacks hit Ozon warehouses in the Krasnodar region, Dagestan, Adygeya, and Stavropol regions, with the town of Enem experiencing a large fire as a result. Shares in Ozon dropped by up to 28% on the Moscow Exchange, while AFK Sistema, its major shareholder, saw a decline of over 13%.
Ukraine has been targeting Ozon warehouses in retaliation for Wildberries allegedly supplying the Russian military with drone parts and equipment. The Moscow Times, a Russian news outlet, condemned these actions as attempts to silence independent journalism in the country.
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