Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce hubs as casualties mount from cross-border strikes

Ukrainian forces have expanded long-range drone strikes targeting major Russian logistics infrastructure, hitting facilities belonging to online retailers Wildberries and Ozon. Ozon shares plunged nearly 30% after attacks struck six of its logistics hubs over three days, including sites in Leningrad Oblast and Dagestan.

The strikes coincide with mounting casualties on both sides of the border. 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 roughly 40. Concurrently, a Russian strike on Kyiv killed nine people and wounded 33.

On the front line, Russian troops made tactical advances near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian units pushed forward near Uspenivka. Meanwhile, Belarusian officials announced plans to establish a new air assault brigade near the Ukrainian border.

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