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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian E-Commerce Warehouses in Rostov Region
8/30/2026, 8:23:16 PM
Drone Attacks on Ozon and DNS Facilities – August 29, 2026
Ukrainian drones struck two logistics sites in Russia’s Rostov region on the night of August 29. An Ozon complex in Rostov-on-Don suffered a small fire that was quickly extinguished and was temporarily halted for safety checks. In Aksay, a DNS warehouse ignited a large fire, prompting staff evacuation. Regional authorities reported seven injuries, including two adults and two children hospitalized in Rostov-on-Don. Drone debris also damaged two apartment buildings in the Proletarsky district and shattered windows in the Bagayevsky district.
Background: Ukraine’s Campaign Against Russian Retail Logistics
Since mid-July 2026, Ukraine has targeted Russian e-commerce infrastructure that handles civilian goods and dual-use items. The campaign began with strikes on Wildberries and expanded to Ozon after an attack on an Ozon warehouse in Samara Oblast on August 22.
Data & Statistics
- Injuries (Rostov attack): Seven people; two adults and two children hospitalized, three injured in Aksay.
- Facility impact: Ozon’s hub suffered a minor fire; operations suspended pending inspection. DNS’s warehouse experienced a large fire; structural damage not independently verified.
- Corporate rankings: Ozon is fourth in Russian online sales; DNS is a primary distribution hub for southern Russia.
- Wildberries damage (broader campaign): Reuters cited damage to at least 1.18 million m² of warehouse space, about one-fifth of the company’s capacity.
Official Statements & Responses
- Yuri Slyusar, Governor of Rostov Oblast, said drone fragments were found in Aksay, two apartment buildings were damaged, and residents were being evacuated. He warned that “the city of Rostov-on-Don, and the Aksay, Bagayev, and Neklinovsky districts are under attack.”
- Ozon press service confirmed a UAV-caused fire at one logistics facility, that employees had been evacuated beforehand, and that the site was temporarily closed for safety checks.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The city of Rostov-on-Don, and the Aksay, Bagayev, and Neklinovsky districts are under attack,” — Yuri Slyusar, Rostov oblast governor
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- DNS fire size: The Kyiv Independent called it “massive,” United24media described a “large-scale fire,” and the Kyiv Post also used “massive fire.” No independent verification is available.
- Casualty figures: Officials listed seven injuries, while some reports mention additional, unspecified injuries in other districts.
- Ozon facility status: Ozon says the center is “intact” and only temporarily suspended; the governor emphasizes surrounding damage and ongoing evacuations.
