Overnight Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly hit Wildberries logistics hubs in Krasnodar and Stavropol, killing one person and injuring ten, according to Russian media. This follows earlier strikes on the firm's warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal that Russian reports say killed eight and injured 62. Kyiv and Ukrainian analysts claim the sites were linked to production and distribution of drone parts and dual-use electronics, and say the strikes aim to disrupt Russian military logistics.
New Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Wildberries Warehouses, Killing One and Injuring Ten
Ukraine unleash more strikes on Russia's online retailer
Overnight drone strikes launched from Ukraine struck logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries — one of Russia's largest online retailers — in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, Russian media reported. Authorities say the raids killed one person and injured ten, and that workers were evacuated from the affected facilities.
Second Wave Of Attacks In Four Days
The raids on Tuesday follow earlier strikes on the company's warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal over the weekend, which Russian reports say killed eight people and wounded 62. Kyiv has claimed some of the targeted facilities were involved in producing components for Russian drones and navigation equipment.
Claims And Reactions
Wildberries owner Tatyana Kim posted on Telegram expressing distress at the attacks on staff and ordinary people, while urging the business to continue serving customers. In her message she said:
"There are no words to describe all the feelings and emotions caused by the attacks on ordinary people, on our employees, on us, who are simply doing our jobs. But these situations demonstrate the most important thing: we must continue to do what we do for the benefit of people."
Serhii Kuzan, chairman of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre, has told the BBC that Wildberries' platform was being used by Russian volunteers to procure military-related items. Kuzan said the strikes are intended to disrupt logistics and the flow of dual-use goods — including critical electronics and sanctioned components — to the Russian military and defense manufacturers.
Potential Wider Impact
Analysts warn the attacks could have broader economic and psychological effects, potentially disrupting supply chains inside Russia and influencing public sentiment about the war. Casualty and damage figures are reported by Russian media and have not been independently verified; Kyiv's assertions about the facilities' roles in military production have been repeated by Ukrainian officials and analysts.
What to watch next: Further independent verification of damage and casualties, official responses from Wildberries and Russian authorities, and any confirmation from Kyiv about the specific targets and evidence linking the sites to military supply chains.
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