In brief
In a rapid campaign of precision strikes, Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries logistics centers in Krasnodar, Nevinnomyssk and other locations, injuring 15 civilians. The founder of the Russian retailer and regional governors report evacuations and fire damage. Analysts say the attacks aim to disrupt dual‑use goods shipments to the Russian army and hit the civilian economy.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online retailer Wildberries’ logistics hubs on successive nights, the company’s founder and local governors say, causing fires and injuring 15 people.
The first strike hit warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal over the weekend, killing eight. Overnight, drones attacked sites near Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, evacuating workers and igniting large fires.
Governors Veniamin Kondratyev (Krasnodar) and Vladimir Vladimirov (Nevinnomyssk) confirmed the damage, noting ten and five injuries respectively, all managed with outpatient care.
Zelensky said the strikes targeted facilities linked to the Russian army’s supply chain, including drone parts and navigation equipment. Analysts point out Wildberries serves as a marketplace for many sellers, so the attacks severely disrupt livelihoods.
Satellite imagery shows complete destruction of three buildings in Elektrostal and widespread smoke from the blast sites, underscoring the scale of the damage.
Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim urged continued operation “for the benefit of people,” but warned of the psychological toll on employees and the wider community.
The attacks mark the second targeting of Wildberries’ sites in less than a week, reflecting a broader strategy to weaken the Russian economy by disrupting dual‑use goods shipments.
