Ukraine Conducts Massive Drone Strikes on Russian Logistics and Energy Infrastructure
Ukrainian forces launched a significant overnight drone operation targeting Samara Oblast, striking a warehouse belonging to Ozon, a major Russian e-commerce platform, as well as an oil refinery and an airbase. The attack on the Ozon facility triggered a large-scale fire, forcing the evacuation of over 500 employees. This operation is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to disrupt Russian domestic logistics and energy production capabilities as reported by [The Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com/).
Date: August 22, 2026
Location: Samara Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Kyiv Independent