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Ukrainian forces targeted three Ozon marketplace logistics centres, resulting in significant fires near Emen in Adygea, Makhachkala, and Nevinnomyssk in Stavropol region. Additionally, a warehouse of Russian homeware giant Kuchenland was struck in Krasnodar.
The attacks on Ozon’s logistics centres represent Ukraine’s intensified efforts, marking the third consecutive day of strikes against the platform described as essential to Moscow’s military logistics. The operational scale involved large warehouses covering approximately 3,270,000 square feet, highlighting the strategic significance of these targets within the ongoing conflict.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to assist Ukraine in producing long-range Scalp missiles by sharing blueprints, asserting, “Russia should be in no doubt of our resolve.” As the situation continues to evolve, world leaders convening in Kyiv, including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are expected to discuss further military and support measures for Ukraine.
What remains unclear — The extent of damage and casualties caused by the Russian attack on the Epicentr hypermarket in Odesa has not been specified.
Ukraine marks Independence Day with drone strikes on Ozon logistics centres
Ukraine marked its Independence Day by targeting Vladimir Putin’s online shopping hubs.
Three Ozon marketplace logistics centres were engulfed by flames following the overnight strikes.
The attacks unfolded on the day UK prime minister Andy Burnham was making his first trip as leader to Kyiv.
Ozon is often referred to as the ‘Amazon of Russia’ and supports Moscow’s military, Ukraine says.
Huge plumes of smoke were seen pouring from three targets – near Emen in Adygea, Makhachkala, and in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol, region.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian homeware giant Kuchenland’s warehouse in Krasnodar (Picture: east2west news)
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The warehouses cover an estimated 3,270,000sq ft – the equivalent of around 42 football pitches.
It’s the third day Ukraine has been targeting Ozon sites.
A warehouse of Russian homeware giant Kuchenland was also hit in Krasnodar.
Russian missiles and drones set the Epicentr hypermarket ablaze in Odesa.
Earlier, Nato was forced to scramble two F-16 fighter jets in Romania after a suspected Russian drone crossed airspace.
The incidents are a stark reminder the war is very much unfolding during Mr Burnham’s visit.
The aftermath of Ukrainian drones striking an Ozon warehouse near Makhachkala, Dagestan (Picture: east2west news)
He joined French president Emmanuel Macron, German chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Council chief António Costa in Kyiv as world leaders gathered to mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day.
The leaders were holding talks with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky and holding a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
Russia struck back with an attack on the Epicentr hypermarket in Odesa on Ukraine’s Independence Day (Picture: east2west news)
Mr Burnham announced the UK would help produce long-range Scalp missiles by sharing blueprints with Kyiv.
He said: ‘Russia should be in no doubt of our resolve.We will not back down until there is a just and lasting peace.’
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