Russia Put Three Odesa Ports on Its Own Target List. Ukraine's Drones Reached Ozon the Same Night.
Both sides now aim at the commercial infrastructure that moves the other's goods, and both say so openly: Moscow claimed strikes on three Odesa ports, and drone damage shut Ozon's Ufa warehouse for inspections.
Both sides now aim at the commercial infrastructure that moves the other's goods, and both say so openly: Moscow claimed strikes on three Odesa ports, and drone damage shut Ozon's Ufa warehouse for inspections.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight into Aug. 27 with 258 drones, two Oniks anti-ship missiles from occupied Crimea and Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles fired from the Bryansk and Kursk regions, Ukraine's Air Force said. About one-third of the drones were jet-powered. The wave also carried Gerbera drones, S8000 Banderol missiles and Parodiya decoys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Russia fire at Ukraine overnight into Aug. 27?
258 drones, two Oniks anti-ship missiles launched from occupied Crimea, and Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles fired from the Bryansk and Kursk regions, per Ukraine's Air Force. About a third of the drones were jet-powered, and the wave also carried Gerbera drones, S8000 Banderol missiles and Parodiya decoys.
How much of the barrage did Ukrainian air defense stop?
By 9 a.m. Ukrainian air defenses had downed or suppressed one Oniks missile, seven Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, three Banderols and 222 drones, the Air Force reported. Weapons struck 15 locations and debris fell at 11 more.
Which targets did Russia say it hit?
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed strikes on steelworks in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia, an oil refinery in the Poltava region, logistics centers around Kyiv and three ports in the Odesa region, per Reuters. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X that the strike targeted ports, grain storage, energy and industry.
What was damaged in Odesa?
Odesa was under attack for more than seven hours. A 16-story residential building, two educational facilities and the grounds of a grain elevator were damaged and three people were wounded, according to regional administration head Oleh Kiper. AP noted Odesa is a key port for Ukraine's grain and agricultural exports.
What happened to Ozon's warehouses in Russia?
Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, said drones caused minor damage to its Ufa logistics center, which it temporarily closed for inspections while rerouting incoming seller shipments. A second site in the Orenburg region was evacuated, then resumed operations and appeared not to have been struck.
How much Russian warehouse capacity has the drone campaign taken out?
Ukrainian strikes have disabled eight of Wildberries' 10 largest logistics centers since mid-July, more than 81% of their combined warehouse space, or roughly 1.3 million of 1.6 million square meters, the Russian outlet Agentstvo reported.
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