Ozon, Russia’s Second-Largest Online Retailer, Hit by Ukrainian Strikes

POLICY WIRE — Moscow, Russia — Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, confirmed that its warehouses across southern Russia were struck in overnight Ukrainian attacks. The affected locations include facilities in Dagestan and Krasnodar.

The company issued a statement detailing the strikes but did not provide specifics on the extent of the damage or potential disruptions to its operations. “Our warehouses in southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes,” Ozon said.

The attacks come amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both nations engaging in retaliatory measures. The strikes on Ozon’s facilities highlight the broadening impact of the conflict on civilian infrastructure and commercial operations.

Ozon is one of the key players in Russia’s e-commerce sector, and any significant damage to its logistics network could have widespread repercussions on supply chains and consumer access to goods. The company has yet to announce any changes to its service or delivery schedules.

This development follows a series of reciprocal actions between the two countries, including recent calls by the UK Defence Minister for the removal of dangerous driving videos on social media, signaling a broader crackdown on online content that could incite violence or dangerous behavior.

For more on the impact of the conflict, read: Surgeons Warn of Worsening Conditions Without Modernized Surgical Services.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)