Overview
- Ozon confirmed that its Chapayevsk distribution center was struck Saturday by drones, causing a large fire, the evacuation of more than 500 workers, and reported injuries.
- The Chapayevsk hit is the first confirmed strike on an Ozon hub and was counted as the 25th warehouse or logistics facility struck in the wave of attacks that began on July 18.
- Eyewitness video and regional officials reported damage at the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery and a fire aboard a ship at Yeysk port during the same night.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense said it shot down 457 Ukrainian drones overnight over Samara and Krasnodar regions, a figure that has not been independently verified.
- Ozon removed contractual compensation for seller losses from war, shelling and drones in June, leaving merchants financially exposed and heightening the commercial impact of continued strikes on supply chains.