Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Wildberries Warehouses in Russia

• •Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses have resulted in multiple casualties.
• •The attacks are part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's wartime economy.
• •Wildberries is a major online retailer in Russia, accounting for over half of its online orders.

Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, with strikes reported in multiple regions including Elektrostal, Tambov, and Simferopol. The attacks began over the weekend, resulting in eight fatalities and numerous injuries. Additional drone strikes on July 21-22 caused significant damage to Wildberries facilities in Krasnodar and Stavropol, with one death and 14 injuries reported. The Ukrainian government claims these facilities were supplying military equipment to Russia, while the Kremlin denies these allegations, labeling the strikes as attacks on civilian targets. Wildberries, which accounts for 52% of online orders in Russia, has become a strategic target in Ukraine's campaign to disrupt the Russian economy during the ongoing conflict. The company confirmed that its logistics hub in Simferopol was also hit, leading to evacuations for safety. The situation is ongoing, with further strikes anticipated.