Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian retail hubs amid escalating cross-border attacks

Cross-border strikes and front-line engagements have intensified across Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian commercial infrastructure, igniting a Wildberries warehouse in Leningrad Oblast and damaging Ozon distribution hubs, including one in Dagestan. Following attacks on six facilities over three days, Ozon shares dropped nearly 30 percent.

Casualties were reported in several regions. Russian officials stated five people died in drone attacks in Moscow Oblast, while a drone crash on a Krasnodar Krai beach killed seven. Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Kyiv left nine people dead and 33 injured.

On the ground, Russian forces secured tactical gains near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, whereas Ukrainian troops advanced toward Uspenivka. Additionally, Belarus announced plans to create a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

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