Drone strikes hit Ozon warehouses in Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod, killing two
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Drone strikes hit two more Ozon logistics facilities in Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod, Russia, on August 31, 2026. The Belgorod attack killed two people and injured 16, according to the acting governor. The strikes bring the number of Ozon warehouses attacked in the past week to nearly ten.
Key Facts
- Ozon reported drone attacks on its logistics hub and sorting facility in Belgorod, where a fire was localized but casualties occurred.
- Acting Belgorod Governor Alexander Shuvaev said two people were killed and 16 injured in the attack on the city overall.
- The Rostov-on-Don facility suffered a small fire that was quickly extinguished, and the building remained intact, according to Ozon.
- Ozon said attacks on its warehouse complexes began about a week ago and the total number has approached ten.
- Since mid-July, about two dozen Wildberries warehouse complexes have been damaged by air attacks, Reuters reported.
Rostov-on-Don Attack
A drone struck an Ozon logistics facility in Rostov-on-Don, causing a small fire that was quickly extinguished. Ozon said employees had been evacuated in advance and the complex was temporarily closed for inspection by emergency services. The building itself remained intact, but Ozon has not announced when operations will resume. Seller deliveries are temporarily not accepted, and shipments in transit are being redirected to other sites.
Belgorod Casualties
In Belgorod, Ozon's logistics hub and sorting facility came under attack, and a fire broke out but was localized. Acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev reported two dead and 16 injured in the attack on the city overall. Reuters noted it was unclear whether the casualties were from the same facilities mentioned by Ozon. Reuters could not independently confirm the damage reports.
Wider Infrastructure Attacks
The new incidents continue a series of attacks on Ozon's logistics infrastructure that began about a week ago. Ozon facilities in Krasnodar, Ufa, Orenburg, Adygea, Nevinnomyssk, Makhachkala, and Samara Oblast were previously attacked. Since mid-July, about two dozen Wildberries warehouse complexes have been damaged by air attacks, significantly reducing its storage capacity. On August 24, 2026, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the state to temporarily take over critical facilities deemed insufficiently protected from drone attacks.
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Drone strikes hit Ozon warehouses in Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod, killing two
