Warehouses of Russian electronics retailers 'Ozon' and 'DNS' catch fire after alleged drone attack

Massive fires erupted at warehouses belonging to major Russian electronics retailers, DNS and Ozon, in Rostov, following a reported large-scale drone attack. The incidents, which occurred early on August 29, have raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in the region.

According to regional authorities, Russia's air defense systems engaged over 70 drones in the Rostov Oblast. Debris from the downed unmanned aerial vehicles reportedly fell in various areas, igniting fires. One fire engulfed a DNS warehouse, while Ozon's infrastructure also sustained damage.

Emergency services were dispatched to the affected sites, and an assessment of the damage is underway. Preliminary reports suggest that no one was injured in the incidents, but the full extent of the destruction to the retail giant's storage facilities remains unclear.

These events come amid ongoing reports of drone activity and subsequent fires in Russia. The targeting of logistics and retail infrastructure highlights the expanding reach of such attacks and their potential impact on the Russian economy.