Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says
Ukrainian forces have attacked seven out of ten of Russian online retailer Wildberries' largest warehouses. These strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to target Russia's economy and morale. Wildberries is a major e-commerce platform in Russia, and these attacks may impact Russian civilians' access to goods and services.
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- ✓ Ukraine has attacked seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' ten largest warehouses, according to the Ukrainian military.
- ✓ Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least seven people in Ukraine.
- ✓ A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Krasnodar region killed three people.
- ✓ Putin acknowledges Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russia's economy, hitting refineries and logistics.
What changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy detailed a rift with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, saying some of his actions were misguided.
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Ukraine hits seven of Wildberries' ten largest warehouses, military says
Ukrainian forces have attacked seven out of ten of Russian online retailer Wildberries' largest warehouses. These strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to target Russia's economy and morale. Wildberries is a major e-commerce platform in Russia, and these attacks may impact Russian civilians' access to goods and services.
Why it matters
The attacks reflect Ukraine's increasing use of drone warfare against Russian targets. They also come as Ukraine's president details a rift with his dismissed defense minister. Russia has responded with deadly attacks on Ukraine.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine has attacked seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' ten largest warehouses, according to the Ukrainian military.
- Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least seven people in Ukraine.
- A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Krasnodar region killed three people.
- Putin acknowledges Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russia's economy, hitting refineries and logistics.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says actions by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in protests and calls for elections, were misguided.
Still unconfirmed
- No specific rumors found.
What to watch next
- Further Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets
- Russian response to Ukrainian attacks
- Development of Ukraine's economic and military strategies
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Ukraine hits 7 of Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses
Ukraine has attacked seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' ten largest warehouses, according to the Ukrainian military. The assaults are part of Kyiv's broader strategy to target Russia's economy and morale. Wildberries is a significant e-commerce platform in Russia, and these strikes may impact Russian civilians' access to goods and services. The attacks also reflect Ukraine's increasing use of drone warfare against Russian targets.
Why it matters
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2022, with both sides engaging in various forms of military and economic warfare. Ukraine has sought to disrupt Russia's economy and logistics, while Russia has aimed to degrade Ukraine's military capabilities and infrastructure. The attacks on Wildberries' warehouses are part of this larger dynamic, potentially affecting Russia's domestic economy and civilian life.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says
- The attacks are part of one of Kyiv's largest aerial assaults of the conflict
- Ukrainian strikes have killed six people in Russia, according to the acting governor
Still unconfirmed
- Putin faces a homefront crisis over a billion-dollar humiliation
What to watch next
- Further Ukrainian attacks on Russian economic targets
- Russian military response to the warehouse attacks
- Impact on Wildberries' operations and Russian e-commerce
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (9)
- Bloomberg.com — Wildberries Depot Ablaze Near Moscow as Drone Downed in Romania
- CNN — Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict
- Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026
- AP News — Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
- bbc.com — Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
- dw.com — Why Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries
- The Daily Beast — Putin Faces Homefront Crisis Over Billion-Dollar Humiliation
- CNN — Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones - one of Kyiv’s largest assaults of the conflict
- Euronews.com — Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says
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