Ukrainian drone attacks hit Russian e-commerce hubs as casualties rise across regions

Reciprocal cross-border drone strikes and frontline actions have escalated casualties and infrastructure damage across Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian drone attacks targeted commercial logistics facilities in Russia, setting fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Leningrad Oblast and hitting several hubs belonging to major e-commerce retailer Ozon, causing its shares to fall nearly 30 percent.

Fatalities were recorded in several regions. In Krasnodar Krai, seven people died when a drone crashed on a beach, while strikes in Moscow Oblast left five dead. Russian bombardments on Kyiv resulted in nine fatalities and dozens of injuries.

On the front lines, Russian forces achieved tactical breakthroughs near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops advanced toward Velyka Novosilka. Additionally, Belarus announced plans to establish a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

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