Two children killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar, Russia
Synopsis
A Ukrainian drone struck a private children's centre in Krasnodar, killing two children and wounding seven others — one of the deadliest single strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure in recent months. The same night, drone attacks hit Ozon logistics hubs in three cities, marking a significant expansion of Ukraine's campaign against Russian commercial supply chains.
Key Takeaways
Two children were killed and seven others wounded when drone debris struck a private children's centre in Krasnodar on Sunday night, 24 August .
Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed the deaths and said two adults were also hospitalised.
Ozon's logistics centre in Krasnodar was hit the same night — the third strike on Ozon warehouses this year, following attacks on facilities in Samara and Orenburg .
Russia's Defence Ministry claimed air defence systems destroyed 269 Ukrainian drones in a 12-hour window on Sunday.
President Vladimir Putin described Ukraine's sustained drone and missile campaign as 'another gamble' by Kyiv and its Western backers.
Two children were killed and seven others wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack struck a private children's centre in Krasnodar, a city in southwestern Russia, on Sunday night. Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed the deaths on Monday, 24 August, calling the incident a tragedy and extending condolences to the families of the victims.
What Happened at the Children's Centre
Governor Kondratyev said drone debris landed directly on the private children's facility. 'Drone debris fell on a private children's center in Krasnodar. Sadly, two children died. My deepest condolences to their families,' he said in a post on social media platform Max. He added that seven other children were injured and were receiving medical care, while two adults had also been hospitalised.
Beyond the children's centre, the overnight attack damaged residential buildings, apartment blocks under construction, and warehouse facilities across the city, according to the governor.
Ozon Logistics Hub Hit — Third Strike This Year
Russia's major e-commerce marketplace Ozon reported that its logistics centre in Krasnodar was struck on Sunday night. Employees were evacuated with no casualties reported, and warehouse intake operations have been suspended. This marks the third strike on Ozon's warehouse facilities in 2025 — the first hit the company's Samara warehouse on Saturday, followed by another at a facility in Orenburg on Sunday.
Notably, Ukrainian drone strikes had previously targeted only facilities operated by another major Russian marketplace, Wildberries. The shift to Ozon infrastructure signals a broadening of the campaign against Russian commercial logistics.
Russia Claims 269 Drones Intercepted
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday that air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 269 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over multiple Russian regions in a 12-hour window between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Moscow time. The scale of the interception claim underscores the intensity of the aerial campaign being waged along both sides of the conflict.
Putin's Assessment and Frontline Context
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking a day earlier, stated that over the past 40 days, Ukrainian forces had persistently launched drone and missile attacks on Russian civilian and logistics infrastructure. He described the campaign as 'another gamble' by Ukraine and its Western backers aimed at inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia.
Putin added that Russian troops were continuing offensives along all fronts and stepping up military pressure, expressing confidence in achieving the goals of what Moscow calls its 'special military operation.' The claims could not be independently verified.
What This Means
The Krasnodar strike is among the deadliest drone attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure in recent months. The targeting of a children's centre and the deaths of two minors are likely to sharpen international scrutiny of the conflict's civilian toll on both sides. With Ukraine expanding its drone campaign to commercial logistics hubs and Russia claiming record interception numbers, the aerial dimension of the war is intensifying ahead of what analysts have described as a critical autumn phase.
Point of View
Regardless of intended targets. More strategically significant is the shift in targeting: Ozon warehouses in three cities in a single weekend suggests Ukraine is now deliberately stress-testing Russian commercial logistics, not just military supply lines. Russia's claim of 269 drones intercepted in 12 hours, if accurate, points to an unprecedented volume of aerial activity — and if inflated, raises questions about the reliability of Moscow's battlefield reporting. Either way, the civilian cost is mounting on Russian territory in ways that were rare even a year ago.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Krasnodar drone attack?
A Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday night caused debris to fall on a private children's centre in Krasnodar, killing two children and wounding seven others. Two adults were also hospitalised, and the attack damaged residential buildings and warehouse facilities across the city.
Who confirmed the deaths in Krasnodar?
Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed the deaths on Monday, 24 August, in a post on social media platform Max. He extended condolences to the families and said all injured children were receiving medical care.
Why was the Ozon warehouse targeted?
Russia's major e-commerce marketplace Ozon reported its Krasnodar logistics centre was struck Sunday night, with employees evacuated and no casualties reported. It was the third attack on Ozon warehouse facilities in 2025, following strikes on facilities in Samara and Orenburg — signalling a broadening of Ukraine's drone campaign to commercial logistics infrastructure.
How many Ukrainian drones did Russia claim to have intercepted?
Russia's Defence Ministry said air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 269 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over multiple regions in a 12-hour period on Sunday, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Moscow time. The claim could not be independently verified.
What did Vladimir Putin say about Ukraine's drone campaign?
President Putin stated that over the past 40 days, Ukrainian forces had persistently struck Russian civilian and logistics facilities using drones and missiles. He described the campaign as 'another gamble' by Ukraine and its Western backers, and said Russian troops were stepping up military pressure along all fronts.
