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Russian e-commerce platform Ozon hit by drone strike at warehouse
Ozon, one of Russia's largest online retailers, reported a drone strike at its distribution facility in the southern Russian region of Adygeysk. The company said staff were safely evacuated after a fire broke out at the site, with no casualties reported.
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The Russian e-commerce company confirmed the incident occurred at one of its warehouse operations in Adygeysk, located in the Krasnodar Krai region of southwestern Russia. According to Ozon's statement, a fire ignited at the facility following the strike, prompting an immediate evacuation of all personnel from the premises.
The company emphasized that safety protocols were activated swiftly, with all staff members accounted for and no injuries sustained during the evacuation. Ozon, which serves as Russia's second-largest e-commerce platform after Wildberries, operates multiple distribution centers across the country.
The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with reports of attacks on Russian infrastructure becoming increasingly common. Adygeysk, located in the North Caucasus region, has been targeted multiple times in recent months. The full extent of damage to the warehouse and its operations remains unclear.