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Ozon logistics center in Makhachkala attacked by drone, casualties reported

TASS English · 2026-08-24

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• What happened: A drone attack targeted Ozon's logistics center in Makhachkala, resulting in a fire and several reported casualties, prompting emergency services to respond. • Why it matters: The attack has led to the indefinite suspension of warehouse operations, affecting order fulfillment and safety protocols for the company and its customers. • What to watch next: Monitor updates on the situation from emergency services and Ozon regarding the extent of injuries, operational recovery, and potential security measures in response to the attack.

Ozon logistics center in Makhachkala attacked by drone, casualties reported A fire broke out, and emergency services are working at the scene, the company said© Vladimir Smirnov/TASS, archiveMOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. UAVs have attacked Ozon's logistics center in Makhachkala, causing a fire at the warehouse, with several casualties preliminarily reported, the company’s press service said. "A logistics center in Makhachkala was also hit by a drone attack. All systems functioned as normal, and we promptly evacuated the staff. Preliminary reports indicate several injuries. A fire broke out, and emergency services are working at the scene," the press service said. Warehouse operations have been suspended indefinitely, according to the report. "We have hidden the items stored at the warehouse from the marketplace storefront, they cannot be ordered for the time being. Orders being fulfilled from this warehouse will be cancelled, and customers will be refunded. We are temporarily not accepting shipments from sellers due to safety concerns, of course," the company said. 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