A sorting center operated by Ozon was attacked in the Russian city of Belgorod, causing a fire.

According to Ukrinform, the Russian-language BBC service reported this, citing the marketplace company's press service.

The company said that Ozon's sorting center and delivery hub in Belgorod had come under attack. The attack caused a fire at the facility, which was subsequently contained. Services for local customers have been temporarily suspended.

Employees at the center were evacuated. According to preliminary information, there were casualties as a result of the attack, the press service added.

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