Ukraine launched a drone strike on a Wildberries warehouse, disrupting Russian e-commerce logistics.

Ukraine launched a long-range drone strike on a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce provider, resulting in at least eight deaths and 62 injuries. This reflects an escalation of the conflict, now targeting logistical and energy infrastructure, which could have a broad impact on the Russian economy.

On July 19, 2026, the BBC reported that Ukraine launched a drone strike on warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce company, resulting in at least eight deaths and 62 injuries from the attacks on two warehouses, according to Russian officials.

The first attack occurred at a warehouse in Tambov, about 475 kilometers southeast of Moscow, resulting in 7 deaths and 25 injuries. Another warehouse in Electrostall, a Moscow region, was also attacked, resulting in 1 death and 37 injuries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the operation targeted "large logistics centers" used as transit routes for electronic components subject to sanctions, as well as navigation equipment used in the production of Russian drones. He also mentioned that Ukraine had attacked targets in the Sea of ​​Azov, the Black Sea, and the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia had annexed.

Images from the scene show flames and large plumes of black smoke billowing from the warehouse, while numerous employees flee into the parking lot. The attack occurred at night. Video footage shows injured employees trying to escape amidst continuous explosions, and in some clips, walls of the building collapsing due to the fire.

Zelenskyy said the attack was in retaliation for Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure, cities, and communities in Ukraine. At least 14 Ukrainians were killed in Russian attacks the same night.

Wildberries, dubbed the "Russian Amazon," merged with advertising company Russ to form RWB, which Forbes Russia estimated at approximately $2569 billion in 12,600.

Serhiy Kuzan, head of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, told the BBC that Wildberries is a key component of the Russian logistics system and that the company's website is used by Russian volunteer groups to purchase military equipment such as radios, body armor, and drone parts.

He stated that the primary goal of the attack was to disrupt the supply chains of dual-use goods, critical electronics, and sanctioned products being shipped to the Russian military and arms manufacturers. He also noted that the damage could impact the Russian economy, as well as undermine public morale and support for the war.

In the past, Russia has launched several attacks on Ukraine's logistical infrastructure, including the postal system and suppliers of electronic equipment.

Tatyana Kim, CEO of Wildberries and one of Russia's first female billionaires, said the incident was a "terrible night" for both the country and the company.

Meanwhile, Yevgeny Purvyov, the governor of Tambov region, revealed via Telegram that seven night shift workers died at the scene and that the Russian military shot down 28 drones before they reached their targets. However, 25 people were injured, seven of them seriously, mostly from shrapnel. He stated that this was the most severe drone attack in the region, both in terms of the number of drones and the number of fatalities.

Andrey Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region, revealed that 37 people were injured in the attack on a warehouse in the city of Electrostall, with 8 in critical condition. He also stated that the military shot down a total of 48 drones in the area and that a Russian oil storage facility was damaged by a downed drone, marking it as the most serious incident of the night.

He stated that firefighters, rescue teams, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations were still working in the area, while Zelenskyy further confirmed that Ukraine had also attacked Russian “oil targets.”

In recent months, Ukraine has intensified its use of long-range drones to attack Russian energy infrastructure, resulting in fuel shortages in several areas. Earlier this month, Ukraine claimed to have disabled nearly 43% of Russia's oil refineries, although this figure has not been independently verified.

Ukraine insists that Russian oil refineries and gas infrastructure are legitimate military targets, as revenue from fossil fuel exports is a key source of funding for the war Russia has waged against Ukraine since February 2565.

Previously, in June, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that the attacks on Ukraine were a major cause of Russia's fuel shortages, and he signed into law in early July to increase fuel supplies for the domestic market.

Reference: bbc.com

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