Cross-border strikes hit Russian logistics hubs and Kyiv as casualties rise

Cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine have escalated across several fronts, targeting civilian infrastructure and logistics centers. Ukrainian drone attacks struck multiple warehouses belonging to major Russian e-commerce companies Wildberries and Ozon, causing severe fires and operational halts in Leningrad Oblast, Moscow Oblast, and Dagestan. Ozon's stock plummeted nearly 30 percent following the disruptions.

Fatalities were recorded on both sides of the conflict. A drone crash on a Krasnodar Krai beach left seven people dead and dozens injured, while five people died in drone strikes across Moscow Oblast. Meanwhile, a Russian overnight attack on Kyiv killed nine people and injured over 30 others.

On the ground, Russian forces achieved a tactical breakthrough near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops advanced toward Uspenivka. Additionally, Belarus announced plans to form a new air assault brigade near its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Radio Svoboda, The Guardian, The Insider