Ozon logistics centre damaged in UAV attack on Russia's Saratov PHOTO / VIDEO / UPDATED

A logistics centre operated by Ozon was damaged in a UAV attack on Saratov, with no casualties reported, Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin said.

“As a result of the UAV attack, civilian infrastructure in Saratov was damaged. All emergency services are working at the scene. There are no casualties reported at this stage,” Busargin said.

Ozon said its employees were promptly evacuated following the attack.

The company added that its operations in the region would be partially restricted in the near future.

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A fire has broken out at an Ozon logistics centre in Saratov, Russia, following a reported drone attack, according to the Russian independent outlet ASTRA.

ASTRA reported that the fire started at the marketplace company's logistics facility after local authorities announced a drone threat in the city.

An OSINT expert with ASTRA identified the burning facility as an Ozon logistics centre. Local residents cited by the outlet said the fire broke out in the building following the reported UAV attack and that employees were evacuated.

Emergency services are currently working at the scene.

Local authorities in Saratov have not yet commented on the incident.

By Vugar Khalilov