Ukrainian drones have targeted logistics facilities belonging to Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online marketplace, over three consecutive nights, Six of the company’s warehouses have been struck since Saturday, with fires reported at several locations. The attacks are part of Ukraine’s broader campaign targeting Russian infrastructure, particularly the supply chains of major e-commerce firms.

Targeted Facilities and Casualties

Ozon reported a large fire at its logistics hub in the Krasnodar region, located near Russia’s Black Sea coast — the facility is around 155 miles from southeastern Ukraine. No staff members were reported injured during the evacuation, but regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said two children were killed and seven others were injured at a nearby childcare center due to drone debris.

Another Ozon logistics center, covering around 91,200 m², was attacked in the Adygea Republic; the Telegram channel Exile Plus reported the strike. In Dagestan, a similar attack hit a 130,000 m² facility, with video footage showing drones bursting into fireballs and armed personnel attempting to shoot them down. Ozon confirmed several injuries at the site and that the facility had suspended operations.

Ukrainian Justification and Response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the distribution centers as “weapons hubs,” stating that Russia used them to transport sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment. Zelenskyy praised the armed forces for the “precise execution” of the mission.

A high-ranking Ukrainian official told the Financial Times that the attacks were a form of retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian logistics infrastructure, particularly against Nova Poshta, Ukraine’s private postal service.

Impact and Aftermath

Smoke and fire were visible from several locations, including the Tambov and Moscow regions, where other Ukrainian strikes had previously targeted Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer. In the Moscow region, Wildberries’ second-largest warehouse was hit in Kotovsk, 500 kilometers southeast of Moscow; Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov reported seven deaths and 25 injuries there. In Elektrostal, near Moscow, 37 people were injured, some seriously, according to Governor Andrei Vorobyov.

Newsweek has reached out to Ozon, as well as the Ukrainian and Russian defense ministries, for further comment; As of now, no formal responses have been received from either side. The ongoing targeting of logistics infrastructure marks a shift in Ukraine’s military strategy, focusing on disrupting Russia’s supply chains and economic capabilities.