In brief
Ukrainian drones hit two Wildberries logistics hubs overnight, killing a worker and injuring 14. The Russian retail giant, which supports supply to the army, faced fires and evacuations. The attack marks a deliberate effort to disrupt dual‑use goods and support for the war.
Second overnight strike on Russia’s biggest online seller killed one employee and wounded 14 more, local officials confirmed. The attacks hit logistics complexes in Krasnodar and the southern city of Nevinnomyssk, forcing mass evacuations.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the hubs “provided the Russian army with drone components, navigation equipment and other gear.” A single drone strike four days earlier had already killed eight staff.
Wildberries – often dubbed Russia’s Amazon – employs around 48,000 people and operates marketplaces that connect independent sellers with buyers. Hundreds of small merchants who rely on the platform lost goods and income when the warehouses were set on fire.
A quick search on the retailer’s website showed body‑armour and other military items still listed for sale after the attacks. The company’s founder, Tatyana Kim, addressed employees on Telegram, urging the workforce to keep working despite the trauma. “There are no words to describe the feelings,” she wrote.
According to specialists, the strikes aim to cut off supply chains for dual‑use electronics and sanctioned goods, thereby weakening the Russian war effort. The collateral damage could also have far‑reaching effects on the Russian economy and public support for the conflict.
Images of the destroyed warehouses and smoke‑belching sites highlighted the devastation, while the screenshot of Wildberries’ e‑commerce page shows the extensive range of body‑armour now on offer.
