Drones Strike Ozon Facility in Samara Region, Injuring Several Residents

07:22; 22 August 2026 year

### Drones Attack Samara Region: Industrial Facility and Ozon Logistics Hub Hit In the early hours of August 22, the Samara region in Russia was subjected to a large-scale drone attack by Ukrainian forces. According to regional governor Vyacheslav Fedorischev, several dozen enemy drones were intercepted and neutralized by air defense systems. The attack resulted in damage to an industrial facility and a direct hit on a logistics complex belonging to the e-commerce company Ozon. A special security protocol known as "Drone Hazard" was implemented in the region, and an emergency plan code-named "Carpet" was activated. This involved temporarily closing the airspace over the region and suspending flights at Kurumoch Airport. There are casualties reported, with several people sustaining injuries. All victims are receiving immediate medical assistance. Emergency services are on-site to manage the aftermath and restore normal operations. *(Note: Samara is a region in central Russia; Ozon is a major Russian e-commerce platform; Kurumoch is the main airport serving the Samara region.)*

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