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Aug 7, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Multiple Wildberries Warehouses Deep Inside Russia as Russian Attack Kills 17 in Kyiv

Ukrainian drones struck at least three Wildberries logistics facilities across Russia, including a warehouse in Yekaterinburg over 2,000 kilometers from the border, while Russian forces killed at least 17 people in a ballistic missile attack on a Kyiv warehouse.

Aug 7, 2026·3 sources

Aug 5, 2026

Russian drone factory director critically injured in car bombing near Yekaterinburg

Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically wounded and his driver killed when an explosive device detonated beneath their vehicle near Yekaterinburg. The attack appears to be the latest in a series of targeted strikes against Russian defense industry figures linked to the war in Ukraine.

Aug 5, 2026·9 sources

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▪The Russian government is considering financial support measures for Wildberries, including state-backed loans, tax breaks, and subsidies, following repeated drone attacks on its logistics centers.
▪Since mid-July 2026, Ukrainian drone attacks have struck over 20 Wildberries logistics hubs, destroying an estimated 1.5 million square meters of storage space, or roughly 27% of the company's capacity.
▪An overnight drone strike on August 5, 2026 targeted a Wildberries facility in the Zelenodolsk district of Tatarstan, where falling debris triggered a fire.

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Russia-Ukraine war Military operations Drone warfare Terrorism & counterterrorism

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