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Ukrainian drones damage Ozon warehouse in Orenburg, Russia

8/24/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Hit Ozon

Ukrainian drones struck the Ozon warehouse in Orenburg, Russia, on August 23, causing damage.
A separate drone attack in the Yeysk district of Russia's Krasnodar Krai killed two children, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported.
Russian defence officials said no injuries occurred at the Orenburg facility after the strike, officially.
Ozon announced it evacuated more than 300 people from the logistics centre after the attack.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck an Ozon warehouse in Orenburg on August 23, causing damage.
The attack injured several Ozon employees, highlighting civilian vulnerability in the conflict.
Ozon said more than 500 staff were evacuated from the Orenburg site within minutes.
Ukrainian officials said Ozon stores dual-use items, including drones and tactical gear, for Russian forces.
The UN mission reported 437 civilians killed in attacks in July, highest toll since May 2022.

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Historical Context

NATO’s Operation Allied Force began on 24 March 1999 and ended on 10 June 1999, a 78-day air campaign that caused about 1,200 civilian deaths and proceeded without UN Security Council approval. The 23 August 2024 Ukrainian drone hit Ozon’s Orenburg centre, injuring staff and forcing Governor Veniamin Kondratyev to evacuate over 500 workers, echoing the civilian impact of the 1999 NATO bombings.

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Ukrainian Drones Hit Ozon

Ukrainian drones struck the Ozon warehouse in Orenburg, Russia, on August 23, causing damage.
A separate drone attack in the Yeysk district of Russia's Krasnodar Krai killed two children, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported.
Russian defence officials said no injuries occurred at the Orenburg facility after the strike, officially.
Ozon announced it evacuated more than 300 people from the logistics centre after the attack.

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