Cross-border drone strikes hit Russian commercial hubs amid rising casualties

Cross-border drone strikes and territorial engagements have escalated between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian attacks targeted Russian commercial infrastructure, igniting a Wildberries warehouse in Leningrad Oblast and hitting six facilities belonging to retailer Ozon, whose shares subsequently dropped nearly 30 percent.

Attacks caused fatal casualties in several areas. Russian authorities reported five deaths from drone strikes in Moscow Oblast, while seven people died after a drone crashed onto a beach in Krasnodar Krai. Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Kyiv left nine people dead and 33 injured.

Along the front line, Russian forces achieved tactical gains near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, whereas Ukrainian troops advanced toward Uspenivka. Additionally, Belarus announced it would form a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Guardian, The Insider