Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries
BBC News 2026-07-22 08:37:13
Context: Ukrainian drones have struck logistics hubs of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, injuring 15 people. The attacks, which occurred overnight, are the second time Ukraine has targeted Wildberries' facilities in four days. The strikes aim to disrupt Russian logistics and the supply of dual-use goods to the Russian army.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit logistics centers in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol region, with 15 people injured, according to Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim and regional governors.
- The attacks caused significant damage, with footage verified by BBC Verify showing fires and smoke rising from the warehouses, and video capturing a massive column of black smoke in Krasnodar.
- In Krasnodar, ten people were injured, with three in serious condition, while in Nevinnomyssk, five people were hurt and received outpatient treatment.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the strikes targeted logistics hubs involved in providing the Russian army with drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear.
- The overnight strikes mark the second targeting of Wildberries' facilities in less than a week, following a previous attack on Saturday that killed eight and injured 62 people in Tambov and Elektrostal.