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Key updates Drone Strike Hits Russian E-Commerce Giant Ozon, Sparks Warehouse Fire Ukraine Hits 30 Strategic Targets in Russia in October Zelensky Brings Ukraine’s Energy Needs to Bundestag as €11.6B Aid Awaits Vote Russian e-commerce giant Ozon reported that a drone struck its warehouse in Adygeysk, southern Russia, triggering a fire and forcing employees to evacuate. No injuries were reported. The incident follows a series of drone attacks on Russian logistics centers, including facilities operated by Ozon and Wildberries. Russian e-commerce giant Ozon said Wednesday, Nov. 4, that a drone struck one of its warehouses in southern Russia, sparking a fire and forcing employees to evacuate, amid repeated attacks on logistics facilities across the country. The strike hit an Ozon distribution center in Adygeysk, in Russia’s southern Republic of Adygea, where emergency services were dispatched to contain the blaze. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported at least 30 successful strikes on strategic Russian targets in October, including weapons factories, military airfields, aircraft, missile infrastructure and logistics facilities. Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck at least 30 strategic targets inside Russia in October, including seven defense industry and missile-space facilities, three military airfields, and key radar and logistics infrastructure, according to a report released by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The strikes targeted facilities involved in producing Russian missiles, drones, explosives-related components and military equipment, as well as aircraft used to launch devastating guided bomb attacks against Ukrainian cities and frontline positions. During his visit to Berlin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed energy support and €11.6 billion (about $13.4 billion) in planned 2027 aid with Bundestag President Julia Klöckner. He also held talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Merz promised Ukraine a winter support package, and the two leaders discussed new deliveries of PAC-2, PAC-3 and IRIS-T air defense missiles, as well as further support for Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Berlin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, who presides over Germany’s parliament, to discuss energy support and €11.6 billion ($13.4 billion) in Germany’s planned aid to Ukraine. The talks were among several high-level meetings Zelensky held in the German capital, including with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.