Drone strikes hit Russian e-commerce hubs as casualties rise across front lines

Recent military escalations across Ukraine and Russia have led to significant civilian casualties and disruptions to Russian e-commerce logistics. Ukrainian long-range drone strikes hit facilities belonging to online retailers Wildberries and Ozon. Ozon shares plunged nearly 30% after attacks targeted six of its hubs in three days, including sites in Dagestan and Leningrad Oblast.

Cross-border and strategic strikes also intensified. Ukrainian drone attacks in Moscow Oblast killed five people and injured ten, while a drone crash on a beach near Gelendzhik killed seven people and injured approximately 40. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on Kyiv killed nine people and wounded 33.

On the front line, Russian forces achieved tactical gains near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops advanced toward Uspenivka. Additionally, Belarus announced plans to form a new air assault brigade near the Ukrainian border.

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