In brief
On the night of November 4, a drone struck a 10,000‑square‑meter Ozon logistics hub in Adygeysk, Adygea Republic. The company evacuated employees, extinguished a fire that broke out, and suspended deliveries to keep operations safe. The incident highlights ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian commercial sites.
In the remote town of Adygeysk in Russia’s Adygea Republic, a drone flew over a large Ozon logistics center and struck the facility overnight on Wednesday, November 4. The impact damaged the building, set a fire on the roof, and forced Ozon to evacuate all employees. At the time of the attack, no injuries were reported, but the structure suffered significant damage.
The Ozon warehouse, which covers about 10,000 square meters, is one of the company’s largest and most vital hubs in southern Russia. It is a key node in Ozon’s network, handling a wide range of products and shipping orders throughout the region. Because of its size and importance, the loss of the facility disrupts the flow of goods to consumers and sellers alike.
Attack Details
Ozon released a press statement saying,
“Our logistics center in the Adygea Republic was attacked by a drone.”
According to the company, “We immediately evacuated all employees, and so far, no one has been injured.” A fire broke out when the drone crashed, and emergency crews were dispatched to the site. Ukrinform, the Ukrainian national news agency, reported that part of the roof collapsed as the blaze spread.
The attack is part of a broader pattern of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian commercial and industrial facilities. In August, Ukraine hit four Ozon warehouses located in Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea. Wildberries, Ozon’s main competitor, has also experienced 15 logistics hub attacks. Ukrainian forces have reportedly targeted facilities linked to Russia’s industrial‑military complex in recent weeks.
Company Response
Following the incident, Ozon began removing products from the damaged warehouse, and orders that could not be filled were cancelled or redirected. The company temporarily suspended new deliveries from the center, and shipments already on the way were redirected to other distribution hubs. Ozon’s announcement highlighted that the company would close the affected location until repairs are completed and safety can be assured.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that a total of 709 drones were shot down overnight across 11 regions, underscoring the intensity of the air‑space conflict surrounding the southern part of the country. Ozon’s disruption, along with similar losses suffered by other retailers, raises concerns about supply chain resilience amid ongoing military actions that target civilian infrastructure.
