Ozon halts Samara logistics hub after drone attack, evacuates 500 workers
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Ozon suspended operations at its logistics center in Russia's Samara region after a drone attack on August 22, 2026. The company evacuated more than 500 workers and reported casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed responsibility for strikes on the Novokuybyshevsk refinery and a logistics hub.
Key Facts
- Ozon suspended operations at its Samara region logistics center indefinitely after a drone attack on August 22, 2026.
- More than 500 workers were evacuated and there were casualties, according to Ozon.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces struck the Novokuybyshevsk refinery and a logistics hub.
- Ozon will cancel orders shipped from the affected warehouse and refund customers.
- Ozon.kz ranked fifth among Kazakhstan's largest online marketplaces in 2025 with revenue of $185.8 million.
Attack and Evacuation
Ozon's logistics center in Russia's Samara region was hit by a drone attack on August 22, 2026. The company said a fire broke out at the warehouse and all safety systems operated normally. More than 500 workers were evacuated and there were casualties, according to Ozon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on Telegram that Ukrainian forces struck the Novokuybyshevsk refinery and a logistics hub.
Operational Impact
Ozon removed products stored at the affected warehouse from its marketplace listing. Orders shipped from the warehouse will be cancelled and customers will receive refunds. Seller deliveries to the warehouse are temporarily suspended for safety reasons. Logistics routes to and from the damaged warehouse have been cancelled and will be redistributed to other facilities. The warehouse will remain closed indefinitely, and the company said it cannot yet estimate the damage.
Marketplace Context
Ozon.kz ranked fifth among Kazakhstan's largest online marketplaces in 2025 with revenue of $185.8 million and average monthly visits of 5,080,925. Wildberries infrastructure has also faced drone attacks since July 18, 2026, damaging logistics complexes in St. Petersburg, Moscow region, Crimea, and several other regions. Russian group RWB, which owns Wildberries, began looking for additional warehouse space in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan sellers affected by the attacks showed interest in alternative markets, including Uzbekistan and the Uzum marketplace, according to Hamit Kashikov, head of the Kazakhstan E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Association.
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Ozon halts Samara logistics hub after drone attack, evacuates 500 workers
