At Least 3 Killed as Ukrainian Drones Target Ozon Hubs Across Southern Russia

Aug. 24, 2026 A burning Ozone warehouse in the Krasnodar region on Aug. 24, 2026. supernova_plus / Telegram Ukrainian strikes killed at least three teenagers in the Krasnodar region, Russian officials said Monday morning, coming as the country's second-largest retailer Ozon reported that four of its logistics centers across southern Russia were targeted in the overnight attacks. Russian human rights chief Maria Lvova-Belova said another six children were hospitalized for injuries they sustained during the deadly attack in Krasnodar. Earlier, local officials said drone debris fell onto a "private children's center." Ozon said a large fire broke out at its logistics hub in the town of Enem in the Krasnodar region as a result of a drone attack. It also reported a fire at one of its facilities in the republic of Dagestan following drone strikes. "According to preliminary information, several people were injured," the online retailer said, referring to the attack in Dagestan. Multiple videos shared on social media showed multiple drones flying into the warehouse in Dagestan early Monday morning before bursting into fireballs. Men with automatic rifles could be seen trying to shoot down the drones as they flew toward the facility. Ozon also said workers were evacuated from its warehouses in the nearby republic of Adygeya and the Stavropol region, though neither facility was damaged, it added. Shares in Ozon fell by as much as 28% on the Moscow Exchange following news of the attacks, while shares in its major shareholder, private equity firm AFK Sistema, fell by more than 13%. Ukraine began attacking Ozon warehouses this weekend after more than a month of strikes against facilities owned by its biggest competitor Wildberries. Officials in Kyiv have accused Wildberries of supplying the Russian military with drone parts and other equipment Ozon suspended operations at its logistics center in the Samara region after it was hit by Ukrainian drones on Saturday. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Ozon , Drones , Ukraine war , Dagestan , Krasnodar Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Logistics Hubs in Southern Russia The founder of the online retailer said overnight attacks hit two distribution centers in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions. 2 Min read Authorities Order Evacuations Following Third Ukrainian Strike on Tuapse Refinery In separate overnight attacks on the Belgorod region, at least three people were killed, regional officials said. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Krasnodar Oil Refinery Ukraine has targeted the Afipsky refinery in Krasnodar multiple times since Russia’s 2022 invasion, most recently in February. 1 Min read Wave of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Kills 1 Authorities in the southern Krasnodar region said a worker at a heating station was killed when a drone struck near the facility. 1 Min read