Two killed in Ozon warehouse attack in Belgorod
A rocket attack on an Ozon sorting center and delivery hub in Belgorod killed two people and caused fires and structural damage, disrupting logistics and leading to employee payouts despite no work. The company continues to process only existing pickup orders and returns.
Consensus
- Two people were killed in a rocket attack on an Ozon facility in Belgorod.
- The attack damaged a sorting center and delivery hub, causing fires and structural damage.
- Ozon confirmed that the facility was hit and that fires were localized.
- Ozon is not currently accepting new orders or goods from sellers in Belgorod and the region.
- Ozon is continuing to pay employees who were not injured as if they were working normally.
- Ozon is processing only existing pickup orders and accepting returns.
- The company is providing medical and financial support to injured employees.
- The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case under Article 205 of the Criminal Code (terrorist act).
Points of divergence
- The fire occurred in seven warehouse units, with roof collapse in one. — fontanka
- The governor's office initially reported 12 injured, including seven teenagers, later updating to three additional injured people, but did not specify if they were Ozon employees or civilians. — fontanka
- The governor's office reported 16 injured in total. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Two dead, payments to employees: Ozon statement after attacks on facility in Belgorod — Фонтанка
- Employees of the Ozon warehouse in the Belgorod region will be paid for idle time after a drone attack — Ведомости