Ukraine Targets Wildberries Warehouses in Ongoing Conflict with Russia

Ukraine has been conducting drone attacks on Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, since mid-July 2026. The strikes have affected approximately 20 warehouses across various regions of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, resulting in significant damage to inventory and operations. Estimates suggest that losses could reach as high as $6 billion, with around 20% of the company's warehouse space reportedly destroyed. The attacks are part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russian supply lines and challenge President Vladimir Putin's authority amid the ongoing conflict. Wildberries, founded by Tatyana Kim in 2004, has become a major player in the Russian e-commerce market, accounting for nearly half of all online orders in the country. The company has faced increased financial pressure due to the attacks, which have raised concerns about its ability to repay substantial loans from banks such as VTB. Ukrainian officials have indicated that the attacks aim to undermine military supplies and create economic instability in Russia.