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

Ukrainian drone strikes continue to target critical Russian infrastructure, hitting major e-commerce facilities across several regions. Following previous attacks on Wildberries warehouses, recent strikes targeted logistics hubs operated by rival firm Ozon, causing a fire at a facility in Dagestan and triggering an almost 30 percent decline in the company's shares.

Cross-border attacks also resulted in civilian casualties across both countries. Strikes in Moscow Oblast killed five people and injured ten, while a drone impact near a beach in Krasnodar Krai left seven dead, including three children. Meanwhile, Russian bombardments on Kyiv killed nine residents and injured 33.

On the battlefield, Russian troops secured a tactical breakthrough near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian forces made gains in the south near Uspenivka. Additionally, Belarus announced the creation of an air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Radio Svoboda, The Guardian, The Insider