Crosswire — October 25, 2026
DAILY BRIEFING: 25 October 2026
GEOPOLITICS
Russia–Ukraine: Deep Strikes Hit Russia's Consumer Economy
What's new: Ukrainian drones hit Omsk, about 2,500 km from the border. This is one of the deepest strikes of the war. A logistics centre run by Ozon, one of Russia's two largest online marketplaces, caught fire.
The regional governor said drones reached the northern industrial hub and that air defences engaged.
Ozon says staff were evacuated and no one was hurt. It has not disclosed the extent of damage.
No details have emerged on any other sites hit in the city.
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