Ukrainian drone attacks hit Russia’s second‑largest online retailer Ozon

Multiple warehouses under fire

Ozon confirmed that logistics centres in Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea were set ablaze by Ukrainian drone strikes overnight, and some workers were injured. The company first reported a fire in Makhachkala at 05:00 local time, then a major blaze in Krasnodar. Russian defence officials said three children died in the Krasnodar strike and six more were hospitalized.

Economic ripple effects

Shares of Ozon fell by up to 12% on the Moscow Exchange, while its major shareholder AFK Sistema saw a nearly 13% slump. The Kremlin said it was "working with business representatives to develop options for providing support" as the company grapples with the attacks.

Context of the targeting dispute

Ukraine has targeted competitor Wildberries, claiming it supplies weapons components to the Russian army. Moscow denies that the platforms are used for military purposes but has launched retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian economic targets. Both sides deny deliberate civilian harm.

Impact on ordinary consumers

Ozon and Wildberries, often dubbed Russia’s Amazon, serve 85-90% of the country’s active population, especially in remote areas where physical shops are scarce. The attacks bring the war closer to civilians by disrupting daily supply chains. The Kremlin has rejected claims that the marketplaces provide dual‑use goods.

For more context, see related stories on Wildberries and Ukraine’s long‑range missile blueprints.