Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries with major strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian e-commerce giants Wildberries and Ozon have destroyed billions of rubles in goods and disrupted digital services. The campaign against Wildberries alone has destroyed an estimated 480 billion rubles worth of goods, according to analysis published on August 27, 2026. A drone strike on Moscow's Wildberries logistics hub killed seven people and sparked massive fires that blanketed the area in black smoke. Meanwhile, online marketplace Ozon reported that drone attacks on 11 of its logistics centers cost the company 30.1 billion rubles in the third quarter of 2026.
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- ✓ Ukrainian drone strikes targeting the retail giant Wildberries destroyed an estimated 480 billion rubles worth of goods.
- ✓ Russian online marketplace Ozon lost 30.1 billion rubles to drone attacks on 11 of its logistics centers, according to the company's third-quarter 2026 financial report.
- ✓ Key data centers at the heart of Russia's technical prowess have been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks.
What changed
Ozon released a financial report revealing that drone attacks on 11 of its logistics centers cost the company 30.1 billion rubles in the third quarter of 2026.
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Wildberries and Ozon
Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian e-commerce giants Wildberries and Ozon have destroyed billions of rubles in goods and disrupted digital services. The campaign against Wildberries alone has destroyed an estimated 480 billion rubles worth of goods, according to analysis published on August 27, 2026. A drone strike on Moscow's Wildberries logistics hub killed seven people and sparked massive fires that blanketed the area in black smoke. Meanwhile, online marketplace Ozon reported that drone attacks on 11 of its logistics centers cost the company 30.1 billion rubles in the third quarter of 2026.
Why it matters
The drone campaign began on July 18, 2026, targeting more than 20 Wildberries warehouses and logistics facilities across multiple Russian regions. Ukrainian intelligence identified Wildberries as a legitimate military target because Russian soldiers were using the app to purchase vital supplies. These operations target the core of Russia's technical prowess and economic security, affecting warehouses, stored goods, data centers, and digital services during the four-and-a-half-year full-scale invasion.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian drone strikes targeting the retail giant Wildberries destroyed an estimated 480 billion rubles worth of goods.
- Russian online marketplace Ozon lost 30.1 billion rubles to drone attacks on 11 of its logistics centers, according to the company's third-quarter 2026 financial report.
- Key data centers at the heart of Russia's technical prowess have been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks.
Still unconfirmed
- Estonian intelligence calculated that the losses from Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries run into the billions.
- Major sellers have increased sales on Ozon following the strikes on Wildberries.
What to watch next
- Further financial reports from Russian e-commerce platforms detailing logistics losses
- Additional Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian data centers and retail supply chains
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Ukraine targets Russia's e-commerce giants with drone strikes
Ukraine's drone strikes have disrupted Russian e-commerce giants Wildberries and Ozon, aiming to weaken Russia's economic security and logistics. The strikes have impacted warehouses, stored goods, and digital services. Major sellers have increased sales on Ozon following the strikes on Wildberries.
Why it matters
The campaign targets essential jobs, low-cost goods, and business platforms for millions of Russians and entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth of Independent States. Ukraine developed this strategy to hit commercial supply chains before requesting Western protection. Russia prides itself on its digital advances, including e-commerce services and AI ambitions.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted Russian e-commerce giants Wildberries and Ozon.
- The strikes target warehouses and stored goods to weaken Russian economic security and logistics.
- Major sellers' share of sales on Ozon rose to 60% by the end of summer 2026.
- Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted key Russian data centres belonging to Yandex, Sberbank, and VKontakte.
Still unconfirmed
- No rumors found
What to watch next
- Further Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian e-commerce and data centre infrastructure
- Russia's response to the strikes and potential escalation
- Impact on Russian AI research and digital services
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Ukraine Targets Wildberries and Ozon to Disrupt Russian Commerce
Ukraine began regular drone strikes against Wildberries and Ozon infrastructure in the summer of 2026. These attacks target warehouses and stored goods to weaken Russian economic security and logistics. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russian authorities failed to predict these strikes. The campaign targets the e-commerce giants because they provide essential jobs, low-cost goods, and business platforms for millions of Russians and entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth of Independent States. Ukraine developed this strategy to hit commercial supply chains before requesting Western protection.
Why it matters
Wildberries and Ozon function as primary economic hubs in Russia and the CIS. Striking these facilities disrupts the livelihoods of sellers and logistics workers who often earn above regional average pay.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine began regular strikes against Wildberries and Ozon infrastructure in the summer of 2026.
- Vladimir Putin admitted Russian authorities failed to anticipate drone strikes against Ozon and Wildberries warehouses.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukraine developed the e-commerce strike strategy before seeking Western protection.
- The attacks target energy facilities alongside e-commerce hubs to disrupt logistics.
What to watch next
- Evidence of expanded strikes on data centers
- Official Russian government response to warehouse losses
- Reports on the specific volume of goods destroyed in CIS member states
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Putin Acknowledges Russian Failure to Prevent E-Commerce Warehouse Strikes
President Vladimir Putin admitted Russian authorities failed to anticipate Ukrainian drone strikes against Ozon and Wildberries warehouses. These attacks target e-commerce and energy facilities to disrupt Russian logistics networks. Putin claimed Kiev developed the strategy before seeking Western protection. The strikes represent a shift in Ukrainian strategy toward attacking major commercial infrastructure and supply chains to weaken economic security and logistics during the conflict.
Why it matters
Ukraine is expanding its target list to include commercial hubs that sustain the Russian domestic economy. This strategy aims to disrupt the flow of goods and create internal economic instability. Russia has previously focused on military targets, but these strikes expose vulnerabilities in civilian logistics.
What is confirmed
- President Vladimir Putin admitted Russia failed to anticipate Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries and Ozon warehouses.
- Ukrainian attacks are targeting e-commerce and energy facilities.
What to watch next
- Russian government measures to secure commercial logistics hubs
- Ukrainian statements on the strategic goal of targeting e-commerce
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Putin Admits Russia Failed to Anticipate Wildberries and Ozon Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that authorities failed to anticipate Ukrainian drone strikes targeting warehouses belonging to the online marketplaces Wildberries and Ozon. Speaking at a congress of the Business Russia business association, Putin stated that the Russian side should have anticipated these attacks and asserted that Kiev came up with the idea before seeking Western protection. These warehouse operations mark an expansion of Ukrainian targeting against major Russian commercial infrastructure, prompting direct acknowledgment from the Russian leadership regarding vulnerabilities in their logistics network.
Why it matters
Ukrainian drone operations have previously expanded from retail warehouses to hit major Russian technology infrastructure, knocking out supercomputers and server hubs such as a Yandex data center in the Vladimir region. Moscow has historically retaliated against consumer and logistics attacks by intensifying strikes on Ukrainian warehouses and ports. Putin's recent remarks at Business Russia acknowledge that these commercial logistics hubs remain exposed to ongoing drone operations.
What is confirmed
- Russian authorities did not anticipate Ukrainian strikes on warehouses belonging to the online marketplaces Wildberries and Ozon, according to Vladimir Putin.
- Vladimir Putin made his remarks regarding the marketplace strikes at a congress of the business association Business Russia.
Still unconfirmed
- Kiev came up with the idea of attacking Ozon and Wildberries and now seeks the West's protection, according to Vladimir Putin.
What to watch next
- Further official statements from Russian leadership regarding logistics security.
- Additional Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian online marketplace warehouses.
- Response from Western governments regarding allegations of providing protection for Kiev's operations.
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Ukraine Expands Drone Strikes on Tech and Retail Hubs
Ukrainian drone operations have expanded beyond retail warehouses to target major Russian technology infrastructure, knocking out supercomputers and server hubs. Overnight on October 11, a drone strike hit a Yandex data center in the Vladimir region, marking the third consecutive attack on the tech giant after previous strikes in Sasovo and Kaluga. These infrastructure hits have plunged Russia's internet into crisis, with full recovery expected to take months. Moscow has retaliated against the consumer and logistics attacks by intensifying strikes on Ukrainian warehouses and ports.
Why it matters
The strategic shift aims to inflate the financial cost of the war by degrading digital logistics and retail networks deep inside Russia. Previous targets included Wildberries retail warehouses, which rattled the domestic consumer economy and disrupted military supply lines. Russia maintains that these targeted warehouses and technical facilities constitute civilian infrastructure, prompting retaliatory bombardments on Ukrainian storage facilities.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine launched a drone strike on a Yandex data center in Russia's Vladimir region overnight on October 11.
- Yandex facilities in Sasovo and Kaluga were targeted by drones on October 8 and 9.
- The damaged Yandex data center contained supercomputers used for training AI models.
- Ukrainian drone strikes have caused an internet crisis in Russia that will likely take months to fully recover from.
- Moscow has responded to the warehouse and tech attacks by hitting Ukrainian warehouses and ports.
Still unconfirmed
- A full recovery of Russia's internet crisis caused by the drone strikes will take months.
- The largest server hub of Russia's leading tech firm has been hit in a Ukrainian attack according to OSINT reports.
What to watch next
- Timeline for Yandex data center repairs and internet service recovery in Russia
- Further escalation or expansion of Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian technology firms
- Russian retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian port and warehouse infrastructure
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Ukraine targets Wildberries in Russia with major strikes
Ukraine is conducting drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Russia, disrupting the country's consumer economy and military supplies. The goal is to increase the financial cost of the war effort by hitting logistics infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. Moscow claims these attacks target civilian infrastructure. Russia has responded by intensifying strikes on Ukrainian warehouses and ports.
Why it matters
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing, with both sides targeting each other's infrastructure. Ukraine's strategy aims to weaken Russia's economy and military capabilities. The strikes on Wildberries, a major Russian e-commerce company, are part of this effort. The situation has raised concerns about global food supplies due to Russia's strikes on Ukrainian ports and export infrastructure.
What is confirmed
- Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim faces mounting losses as Ukrainian attacks target warehouses, threatening Russia's biggest e-commerce empire.
- Ukraine is conducting a drone campaign against Wildberries warehouses to disrupt Russia's consumer economy, small businesses, and military supplies.
- Moscow claims these attacks target civilian infrastructure.
- Russia has intensified its own strikes on Ukrainian warehouses, Black Sea ports, and export infrastructure.
Still unconfirmed
- An attack on water supplies this winter would cross a new line in the war, with consequences that would stretch from Russia to Iran.
What to watch next
- Further Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure
- Russian response to continued Ukrainian attacks
- Impact on global food supplies due to strikes on Ukrainian ports and export infrastructure
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Ukraine Targets Wildberries Logistics in Long-Range Drone Campaign
Ukraine is conducting a drone campaign against Wildberries warehouses to disrupt Russia's consumer economy, small businesses, and military supplies. Kyiv aims to increase the financial cost of the war effort by hitting logistics infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. One recent strike hit a facility more than 2,000 kilometers from the border. Moscow claims these attacks target civilian infrastructure. In response, Russia has intensified its own strikes on Ukrainian warehouses, Black Sea ports, and export infrastructure, which has created concerns regarding global food supplies.
Why it matters
Wildberries is a major Russian e-commerce entity. By targeting these hubs, Ukraine attempts to hinder the sale of military equipment and exert domestic financial pressure on the Kremlin.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine has targeted Wildberries warehouses across Russia to disrupt e-commerce and military supplies.
- Nearly 20 Wildberries facilities have been hit since mid-July.
- Russia has increased attacks on Ukrainian warehouses, Black Sea ports, and export infrastructure.
Still unconfirmed
- One expert believes Vladimir Putin's grip on Russia is slipping due to growing health concerns.
- A Ukrainian strike hit a Wildberries warehouse more than 2,000 kilometers from the border.
What to watch next
- Evidence of military equipment storage within Wildberries warehouses
- Russian government response to logistics disruptions
- Impact of port strikes on global food supply chains
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Russian President Appears Unsettled Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared on edge and showed confusion during a stuttering speech addressing recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow. The Russian leader displayed signs of strain as authorities confronted mounting domestic disruptions from the ongoing conflict. Kyiv has focused its long-range targeting on critical Russian e-commerce logistics to hinder military equipment sales and build financial pressure. Meanwhile, Russian forces have escalated their own aerial bombardments, executing heavy strikes against Kyiv and surrounding regions.
Why it matters
The strategic focus on major domestic retailers like Wildberries aims to dismantle the infrastructure supporting Russian military logistics. As the conflict grinds on, physical destruction inside Russian territory directly challenges Moscow's internal security narrative. These friction points highlight the growing vulnerability of commercial supply hubs situated far from the immediate frontline.
What is confirmed
- Vladimir Putin is 73 years old.
- The Russian president appeared on edge while discussing Ukrainian strikes on Moscow.
What to watch next
- Further official Kremlin statements regarding security measures against long-range drone incursions
- Assessments of operational capacity at targeted Russian e-commerce fulfillment centers
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Ukraine Targets Wildberries Logistics in E-commerce Campaign
Ukrainian long-range drones destroyed a Wildberries warehouse in the Tambov region on Wednesday, burning the facility to the ground. This strike is part of a broader campaign targeting Russian e-commerce giants like Wildberries and Ozon. Kyiv intends to cripple domestic retail logistics to disrupt the sale of military equipment and increase financial pressure on the Russian public. These attacks occur as Russia intensifies its own strikes, including a recent barrage on Kyiv and a warehouse strike west of the capital that killed 38 people.
Why it matters
Targeting retail infrastructure shifts the conflict toward Russia's internal economy and civilian supply chains. This strategy complements traditional military strikes by attempting to degrade the state's ability to move goods. It coincides with a period of high-intensity aerial warfare on both sides of the border.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian drones destroyed a Wildberries warehouse in the Tambov region on Wednesday.
- A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed 38 people.
Still unconfirmed
- US Patriot interceptor stocks are reaching potentially critical levels.
- Russian hybrid warfare could cause widespread disruption and panic in the UK.
What to watch next
- Reports of further strikes on Ozon or Wildberries distribution hubs
- Official Russian government response to the Tambov warehouse destruction
- Updates on the number of missing persons from the Kyiv warehouse strike
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Ukrainian drones destroy Wildberries depot in Tambov region
Ukrainian long-range drones destroyed a major warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, burning the facility to the ground. Local authorities reported the strike occurred on Wednesday in the Tambov region. This attack continues a systematic campaign by Kyiv to target Russian e-commerce infrastructure, following previous strikes on Wildberries and Ozon facilities. The strategy aims to disrupt the sale of military equipment and increase the financial strain on the Russian population by crippling domestic retail logistics.
Why it matters
Ukraine is targeting the Russian retail sector to create economic pressure and hinder military procurement. Previous strikes on Wildberries had already damaged over 25 percent of its facilities. Ozon, the second largest retailer, also reported warehouse hits in Dagestan and Krasnodar.
What is confirmed
- Long-range Ukrainian drones burned a major Wildberries warehouse to the ground in the Tambov region.
- Ukraine has conducted repeated aerial strikes against Wildberries warehouses.
Still unconfirmed
- A large fire near Kyiv may be a Russian retaliatory strike for the Wildberries attacks.
What to watch next
- Reports of further logistics disruptions at other Russian e-commerce hubs
- Official Russian government response to the Tambov region strike
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Ukraine expands retail strikes to target Ozon warehouses
Ukraine has extended its campaign against Russian e-commerce by striking Ozon, the second largest online retailer in Russia. Ozon reports that overnight attacks hit warehouses across southern Russia, specifically in Krasnodar and Dagestan. These strikes follow previous attacks on Wildberries warehouses that damaged over 25 percent of their facilities. Kyiv is systematically targeting the domestic retail sector to increase the financial burden of the conflict on the Russian population and disrupt the sale of military equipment.
Why it matters
Kyiv aims to bring the economic consequences of the war to ordinary Russians by disrupting essential consumer infrastructure. This strategy coincides with domestic instability in Russia, including fuel shortages and public dissent.
What is confirmed
- Ozon warehouses in Krasnodar and Dagestan were hit in overnight strikes.
- Ukrainian drone strikes damaged over a quarter of Wildberries warehouses.
What to watch next
- Reports of sales declines for Ozon similar to those seen with Wildberries
- Further strikes on Russian logistics hubs in southern regions
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Ukraine's Wildberries Strikes Disrupt Russian Military Gear Sales
Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged over a quarter of warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. These attacks caused sales of military equipment to plunge and increased economic pressure on Moscow. Kyiv is targeting the domestic retail sector to bring the conflict's financial consequences to ordinary Russians. The campaign coincides with broader domestic instability in Russia, including fuel shortages that have led to rare public displays of dissent and subsequent Kremlin crackdowns.
Why it matters
Wildberries serves as a central hub for everyday Russian consumer life and military-related logistics. By piercing Russian defenses to hit these sites, Ukraine aims to disrupt the domestic economy and erode public support for the war.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian drone strikes damaged over a quarter of Wildberries warehouses.
- Sales of military equipment on Wildberries plunged following Ukrainian strikes.
Still unconfirmed
- The strikes on Wildberries are increasing pressure on the Russian economy.
What to watch next
- Evidence of further retail sector disruptions
- Official Kremlin responses to the warehouse losses
- Data on the recovery or total collapse of military gear sales on Russian e-commerce platforms
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Ukraine strikes 20 Wildberries warehouses to increase domestic Russian war costs
Ukrainian drones have hit 20 warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. Kyiv is using these strikes to bring the war home to ordinary Russians and increase the financial burden on Moscow. While Ukraine denies targeting civilians, the campaign targets the center of everyday Russian life to make the economic consequences of the conflict harder to ignore. These operations signal an evolution in Ukraine's drone strategy to pierce Russian defenses and disrupt the domestic retail sector.
Why it matters
The conflict began in February 2022 with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Kyiv targets Wildberries because the retailer allegedly supports Moscow's military supply chain, though Russian authorities and the company deny this. The strikes aim to disrupt the economy and pressure the domestic population.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian drones have hit 20 Wildberries warehouses.
- Ukraine intends to bring the war home to ordinary Russians to raise the cost of the conflict for Moscow.
Still unconfirmed
- Kyiv's forces need more powerful weapons to inflict more damage despite piercing enemy defenses.
- Ukraine's drone strategy is evolving according to experts.
What to watch next
- Evidence of Wildberries' involvement in military supply chains
- Further evacuations of warehouses by other Russian retailers like Ozon
- Deployment of more powerful long-range weaponry by Ukraine
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Ukraine Damages 10% of Wildberries Facilities in E-Commerce Campaign
Ukraine has damaged 10% of the facilities belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace. Kyiv targets the retailer because it allegedly supports Moscow's military supply chain. Wildberries and Russian authorities deny this, claiming the sites are purely civilian. These strikes aim to disrupt the Russian economy and bring the war's impact to the domestic population. Recent operations have hit logistics centers and energy sites, while other retailers like Ozon have evacuated warehouses in response to drone alerts.
Why it matters
The campaign targets critical e-commerce infrastructure to create domestic instability. By hitting logistics hubs, Ukraine seeks to degrade the efficiency of Russian internal trade. This strategy shifts the conflict's physical toll toward the Russian civilian economy.
Still unconfirmed
- Kyiv claims Wildberries plays a role in Moscow's military supply chain.
- Moscow and Wildberries state their facilities are purely civilian.
- Ukraine has damaged 10% of Wildberries facilities.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of military use at Wildberries sites
- Further warehouse evacuations by other Russian e-commerce retailers
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Ukraine targets Wildberries to disrupt Russian military supply chains
Ukraine has damaged 10% of Wildberries facilities to create economic instability and pressure the Russian population. Kyiv claims the e-commerce giant supports Moscow's military supply chain. While Wildberries and Russian officials maintain these sites are purely civilian, Ukraine continues to strike logistics centers and energy facilities. These operations aim to bring the war's impact home to Russian citizens by targeting critical infrastructure in the retail sector. Other companies, including Ozon, have already reacted to these threats by evacuating warehouses in regions like Tatarstan.
Why it matters
Wildberries is the largest online marketplace in Russia. Disrupting its logistics network targets the intersection of civilian commerce and military logistics. This strategy shifts the conflict's economic burden deeper into Russian territory.
Still unconfirmed
- Kyiv claims Wildberries plays a role in Moscow's military supply chain
- Moscow and Wildberries state their facilities are purely civilian
- Ukraine has damaged 10% of Wildberries facilities
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of military goods moving through Wildberries warehouses
- Further evacuations of Russian e-commerce hubs in response to drone alerts
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Ukraine Targets Wildberries Logistics to Disrupt Russian E-Commerce
Ukraine is striking Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, to bring the war's impact home to the Russian population. Recent operations include a strike on a Wildberries logistics center and an energy facility in Volgograd, which killed at least one person. These attacks target the critical infrastructure of the Russian e-commerce sector to create domestic instability and economic disruption. Other retailers are reacting to the threat, with Ozon evacuating a warehouse in Tatarstan following a Ukrainian drone alert.
Why it matters
Wildberries serves as a primary retail hub for millions of Russians, making its logistics network a high-visibility target. By damaging these supply chains, Ukraine aims to degrade the quality of life for civilians and pressure the Kremlin. This strategy shifts focus from military targets toward the commercial systems sustaining the Russian interior.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine struck a Wildberries logistics center and an energy facility in Volgograd.
- The attack in Volgograd killed at least one person.
- Wildberries is Russia's largest online marketplace.
Still unconfirmed
- Ozon evacuated a warehouse in Tatarstan due to a Ukrainian drone alert.
- Ukraine is using a specific theory of Russian defeat based on the targeting of Wildberries.
What to watch next
- Further strikes on Ozon or other major Russian retail hubs
- Russian government responses to protect e-commerce logistics
- Official Ukrainian statements regarding the strategic goals of the Wildberries strikes
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