Ukrainian Drones Hit Ozon Warehouse in Samara Region

By Reuters Aug. 22, 2026 Smoke purportedly rising from an Ozon warehouse in the Samara region after a Ukrainian attack on Aug. 22, 2026. Telegram The governor of the southern Samara region said on Saturday that Ukrainian drones hit an industrial facility, as well as a warehouse belonging to online retailer Ozon, in overnight strikes. In a post on Telegram, Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said that several people were wounded in the strikes. He did not name the industrial facility that was struck, but the region hosts several oil refineries that have been repeatedly attacked by Ukraine. Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, said in a statement on Telegram that work at its Samara region logistics center in the town of Chapayevsk had been halted after the strike, which it said caused injuries. The strike is the first on Ozon so far, after weeks of attacks targeting its larger rival Wildberries, which Ukraine has cast as part of a wider campaign against economic infrastructure underpinning Russia's military campaign. Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed 457 Ukrainian drones overnight. Read more about: Ukraine war , Ozon , Drones 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 South Africa Probes Russia's Recruitment of Young Women for Drone Assembly – Bloomberg Officials in Pretoria may summon Russian diplomats for explanations, Bloomberg reported. 3 Min read Drone Strikes on Refineries Push Russia’s Gasoline Prices to Record Highs The surge comes after attacks knocked out operations at three major refineries that account for nearly 30 million tons of annual refining capacity. 2 Min read Russian Drones Slam Into Kharkiv Apartment Block, Killing 7 Ukrainians The attack, which took place just before dawn, reduced part of the apartment to rubble and sparked fires on at least three floors, officials said. 2 Min read Russian Air Defenses Destroy Over 200 Ukrainian Drones Across the Country Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were responding to two drones that crashed while approaching the Russian capital. 1 Min read