Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted logistics centers operated by Ozon in the Russian cities of Adygeysk, Makhachkala, Nevinnomyssk, and Krasnodar. According to the company’s press service, several employees were injured and a fire broke out at the logistics center in Makhachkala. No employees were injured in Adygeysk or Nevinnomyssk, and no significant damage to the facilities or goods was reported.
A fire also broke out at an Ozon warehouse in Krasnodar following the UAV attack. Employees were promptly evacuated, with no injuries reported among them. The facility has temporarily suspended the acceptance of deliveries.
Krasnodar came under a large-scale UAV attack during the night of August 23-24. According to Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, debris from one of the UAVs fell on a private children’s center, killing two children and injuring seven others. Two adults were also injured and hospitalized.
In addition, UAV debris fell on several apartment buildings and a facility under construction. Ozon shares fell sharply following reports of attacks on the marketplace’s warehouses. On August 24, the company’s shares dropped 12.71% on the Moscow Exchange compared with Friday’s close, reaching 2,600.5 rubles per share.
Ozon is one of Russia’s largest online marketplaces and a major player in the country’s e-commerce sector. The company sells millions of products, ranging from clothing and electronics to food, while also operating its own network of pickup points and logistics centers. Beyond its core marketplace, the Ozon Group includes Ozon Fresh, which provides express delivery of everyday goods; Ozon Global, which handles international deliveries; Ozon Bank, its financial services arm; and Ozon Travel, which offers bookings for air and rail tickets, hotels, and tours.
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