Russian online marketplace Ozon reports attack on warehouse in St Petersburg – photo, videos

Russian online marketplace Ozon has reported an attack on one of its logistics centres in St Petersburg on the night of 17-18 October.

Source: Ozon on Telegram; Exilenova+ Telegram channel

Quote from Ozon: "One of our logistics centres in St Petersburg came under a drone attack last night. We promptly evacuated all employees, and no one was injured. A fire broke out, and emergency services are working at the site."

The logistics hub

Photo: Exilenova+

Details: Goods stored at the logistics centre have reportedly been removed from online listings, and orders that cannot be fulfilled from other facilities will be cancelled.

Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channel Exilenova+ reported that a dual-use Ozon logistics warehouse covering approximately 51,500 sq m has been hit in St Petersburg. 

Background: On the night of 17-18 October, Russian authorities reported that Leningrad Oblast had come under attack by more than 100 drones. A fire at the St Petersburg Oil Terminal and power supply disruptions were also reported.

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