Ukraine Strikes Russia's Second-Largest Online Retailer with Drones

Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks, targeting the warehouses of Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer. In a span of three days, six of Ozon's warehouses have been struck by drones, indicating a strategic effort to disrupt Russian economic activities. The impact was immediate, with Ozon's stock price plummeting by nearly 30% on Monday.

Further compounding the financial strain, the stock of Ozon's largest shareholder, the investment fund AFK Sistema, fell by almost 13%. This financial fallout highlights the vulnerability of major Russian businesses to the ongoing conflict and Ukraine's expanding reach in targeting Russian infrastructure.

The attacks on Ozon's logistics network are part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to inflict economic damage on Russia, complementing efforts to degrade its military capabilities. By targeting key commercial hubs, Ukraine aims to increase pressure on the Russian economy and potentially influence decision-making at higher levels.