2 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod, Authorities Say
The online retailer Ozon said one of its warehouses was struck and that some of its employees were injured.
On Sunday, a Ukrainian missile strike in Belgorod, western Russia, resulted in two fatalities and 16 injuries, according to local authorities. The victims were a man and a 16-year-old who perished in an attack on a commercial facility. Additionally, seven warehouses were set ablaze during the assault, though the locations remain unspecified.
The Russian e-commerce giant Ozon reported that its facility in the city was targeted. While the retailer confirmed evacuating staff, it did not disclose if any employees were killed. Social media footage revealed numerous fires across Belgorod, including one near a television tower. An incident at the Belgorod thermal power plant reportedly led to a fire, as per local news outlet Pepel.
Ukraine escalated its assault on Ozon stores last week following a month-long campaign against Wildberries, its primary competitor. Kyiv has accused Wildberries of supplying the Russian military with drone parts and other equipment. The Belgorod region, located along the Ukrainian border, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes since Russia's 2022 invasion.
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