Ukrainian drone strikes hit Wildberries warehouses

Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of drone strikes targeting logistics centers operated by Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, over the past week, marking a significant escalation in attacks on infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. The strikes, which Ukrainian officials describe as targeting military supply chains, have resulted in civilian casualties, significant economic disruption, and intensified the cross-border conflict.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the warehouses were legitimate military objectives because they were involved in handling drone components, navigation equipment, and other supplies used by Russian forces. He stated the attacks were part of Ukraine's expanding campaign against logistics hubs supporting the Russian military. Russian authorities and the company have reported strikes on at least ten facilities since July 18, including in the Moscow, Tambov, Krasnodar, and Stavropol regions, as well as in occupied Crimea.

The attacks have caused substantial damage and loss of life. Regional officials reported that strikes on a warehouse in Kotovsk, Tambov Region, on July 18 killed seven workers and injured 25....