Ukraine Expands Drone Campaign Against Russian Retail Giants Targeting Ozon
Ukraine has expanded its drone campaign from targeting Russia's e-commerce giant Wildberries to now include Ozon, the country’s second-largest online retailer. The attacks aim to disrupt supply chains and apply economic pressure on President Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy. Ozon reported multiple warehouse strikes in recent days across southern Russia, leading to a nearly 30% drop in its shares on Monday. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stated that systematic drone strikes are targeting storage centers holding dual-use goods, which negatively impact Russian logistics and the broader economy. The Institute for the Study of War noted an intensification of these efforts since mid-July when attacks shifted from Wildberries to Ozon facilities.
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