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Russian e-commerce site bans teenage warehouse workers after drone attack kills 16-year-old

Published

8 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Logistics Tech

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Russia

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Read at novayagazeta.eu

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Russian e-commerce company Ozon banned workers under 18 from shifts at warehouses in multiple cities following a Ukrainian drone strike that killed a 16-year-old employee at its Belgorod logistics hub. The restriction began in late August and is set to continue indefinitely.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your operations in Russia just faced a regulatory safety reset that bars underage workers in logistics hubs hit by conflict. Press local partners for contingency plans to replace young warehouse staff and manage labor continuity under new constraints.

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1 source · 8 Sep 2026

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