Key facts
- A missile strike on Belgorod, Russia, on August 30 killed two people and injured 16.
- The attack damaged an Ozon logistics facility and reportedly the Belgorod thermal power plant.
- Fires broke out in seven warehouses following the strike.
A missile attack in Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, killed two people and injured 16, according to acting governor Alexander Shuvaev. The attack also caused a fire at a logistics hub and sorting facility belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon.

The attack highlights the ongoing cross-border strikes impacting civilian infrastructure and logistics in Russia, with implications for both Ozon's operations and regional energy supply.
A missile strike on Belgorod, Russia, on Sunday evening killed two people and injured 16, according to acting governor Alexander Shuvaev. The attack also caused fires in seven warehouses and damaged an Ozon logistics facility and reportedly the local thermal power plant. Ozon confirmed its sorting center and delivery hub in Belgorod was hit, leading to a suspension of deliveries and order acceptance in the region. OSINT channels reported damage to the thermal power plant and other facilities. The Kyiv Independent noted it could not independently verify all claims. Russian officials attributed the attack to Ukraine, which follows previous strikes targeting energy and logistics infrastructure in Belgorod.
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