Sep. 11, 2026 An Ozon warehouse in Saratov engulfed in flames after a Ukrainian attack on Sept. 11, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram Ukrainian drones struck a warehouse belonging to Russia’s second-largest online retailer Ozon in the Volga River city of Saratov overnight, triggering a fire and an evacuation, the company said Friday. Ozon said it suspended all orders and deliveries across the Saratov region. The latest attack adds to more than two dozen warehouses owned by Ozon and its top rival Wildberries that have been hit since the middle of summer. Videos and photos shared on social media showed the Ozon warehouse in Saratov engulfed in large flames and thick smoke. Ozon shares fell 5% on the Moscow Exchange on the news of the attack. The exiled news outlet Astra reported that a separate fire broke out at a Rosneft-owned oil refinery in Saratov, which has been targeted multiple times since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Saratov region Governor Roman Busargin confirmed damage only to what he described as “civilian infrastructure” in the city and said there were no casualties. NASA’s fire monitoring service FIRMS showed two active fires on the southern and western outskirts of Saratov, where the Rosneft refinery and Ozon warehouse are located, respectively. Elsewhere, in the Tula region south of Moscow, Governor Dmitry Milyayev reported that two people were killed and three others injured in a drone strike. Further to the southwest, in the Belgorod region, local officials said a driver was killed and his passenger injured when a drone struck their vehicle near the border with Ukraine on Thursday evening. Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev reported four civilian deaths and 16 injuries over the past 24 hours. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 777 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Ukraine between Thursday night and Friday morning. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones , Saratov , Ozon 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 At Least 3 Killed as Ukrainian Drones Target Ozon Hubs Across Southern Russia The online retailer said four of its facilities were targeted in overnight attacks throughout the North Caucasus. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill Multiple People Across Russia, Hit Ozon Warehouse The strike is the first on a facility owned by online retailer Ozon, coming after weeks of drone attacks on its larger rival Wildberries. 2 Min read Major Ukrainian Drone Strike Halts Oil Deliveries at Novorossiysk Terminal A local state of emergency was declared in Novorossiysk, a critical gateway for crude exports from both Russia and Kazakhstan. 2 Min read Ukraine’s Military Says It Struck Major Oil Refinery in Saratov Region It was the fifth reported attack on the Saratov Oil Refinery this fall and the seventh so far in 2025. 1 Min read
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