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

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian logistics networks and civilian areas, setting fire to major facilities belonging to e-commerce firms Wildberries in Leningrad Oblast and Ozon in Dagestan. Ozon shares dropped nearly 30% following attacks on six facilities over three days.

Russian regional authorities reported casualties across several locations. Five people were killed and 10 injured in Moscow Oblast, while a drone crash on a beach in Krasnodar Krai left seven dead and around 40 injured. Concurrently, a Russian strike on Kyiv killed nine people and injured 33.

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

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