Attacks on Nova Poshta Logistics Facilities
A logistics center operated by Nova Poshta was destroyed in Kyiv’s Obolon district during a Russian attack on the night of July 2, 2026. This incident marks the latest in a series of strikes targeting the company’s infrastructure that began in 2023. The July 2 assault caused damage across 28 locations, with confirmed reports of 11 fatalities and over 30 injuries.
According to Ihor Klymenko,
“as of now, 11 deaths and more than 30 wounded have been confirmed”.
Timeline of Attacks
The most notable attacks on Nova Poshta facilities started on October 21, 2023, when a Russian missile struck the company’s terminal in the village of Korotych, Kharkiv region. That attack killed 6 employees, wounded 17 others, and destroyed hundreds of tons of parcels.
- On July 5, 2025, in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, a Russian drone strike damaged branch No. 1.
- On October 5, 2025, shelling in Donetsk region destroyed a Nova Poshta branch, burning 405 packages valued at over 1 million hryvnias. No casualties occurred as the branch was closed.
- On January 13, 2026, a Russian ballistic missile struck an innovative logistics terminal of Nova Poshta in Kharkiv, killing 4 employees and injuring several others. The cargo terminal was almost completely leveled.
- On April 1, 2026, during a massive attack in Lutsk, a Nova Poshta warehouse was destroyed, but employees sheltering in a bunker were unharmed.
- In June 2026, Russian forces attacked a logistics center in Dnipro over two days. Between June 3 and 4, a drone completely destroyed branch No. 1 and damaged logistics infrastructure.
- On June 15, a massive combined strike in Kyiv destroyed the company’s largest innovative terminal, damaging approximately 10,000 parcels.
- On June 17, 2026, in Sumy, two drone strikes hit a Nova Poshta sorting hub, with over 13,000 shipments present at the terminal.
The July 2, 2026 attack stands as one of the most extensive in the series targeting Nova Poshta facilities, underscoring the ongoing threat to the company’s infrastructure amid the military conflict.
This escalation of strikes on Nova Poshta assets highlights the severe risks facing logistics infrastructure in Ukraine, with serious consequences for the delivery of goods and services. The company continues to confront challenges related to employee safety and the preservation of logistics capacity. In response to these threats, additional protective measures and support from the state and international partners are essential.
The ongoing attacks on Nova Poshta's infrastructure underscore the escalating threat faced by the company. Recently, a drone strike in Zaporizhzhia resulted in injuries, highlighting the persistent danger to logistics operations across Ukraine. Understanding the broader context of these assaults is crucial for comprehending the impact on supply chains and local communities.