Ukrainian drones strike Ozon logistics hub in Russia's Samara region
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Ukrainian drones struck a major Ozon logistics center in Chapayevsk, Samara region, overnight on August 22, causing a fire and injuring several people. More than 500 workers were evacuated from the facility, and the company suspended operations at the hub. The attack marks the first confirmed strike on a large Ozon logistics facility in Russia.
Key Facts
- More than 500 workers were evacuated from the Ozon logistics center in Chapayevsk after the drone attack, according to the company.
- Samara region governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed that several dozen drones were shot down and that one industrial enterprise was damaged.
- The Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery, part of Rosneft, caught fire after the overnight attack, according to OSINT analysts and local reports.
- Ozon had invested 5 billion rubles in the Chapayevsk complex, which was planned to reach 135,000 square meters.
- Since August 4, 2026, drone attacks have damaged 17 logistics facilities belonging to Wildberries.
The Attack
Ukrainian drones struck the Ozon logistics center in Chapayevsk, Samara region, overnight on August 22, causing a fire at the facility. Samara region governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed the strike and reported that several dozen drones were shot down. The governor also stated that one industrial enterprise was damaged and that several people were injured and receiving medical assistance. Local Telegram channel Chapayevsk Life reported road closures in the area of the incident.
Ozon Response
Ozon evacuated more than 500 workers from the burning warehouse within minutes, according to a company statement. The company confirmed that there were injuries and pledged to provide all necessary support to the affected workers. Ozon suspended operations at the hub, removed goods stored at the warehouse from its online storefront, and began canceling orders with automatic refunds. The company said it is reconfiguring logistics chains to compensate for the lost capacity using other distribution centers.
Regional Impact
A fire also broke out at the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery, which belongs to Rosneft and has a design capacity of about 8.8 million tons of oil per year. OSINT analysts from ASTRA identified the fire at the refinery based on videos published by eyewitnesses, though Russian authorities did not name the facility. The refinery has been attacked by drones multiple times before, including a spring strike that halted two primary oil processing units, AVT-11 and AVT-9. Since August 4, 2026, drone attacks have damaged 17 logistics facilities belonging to Wildberries, a competitor of Ozon.
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Ukrainian drones strike Ozon logistics hub in Russia's Samara region
