Ukrainian drones strike Russian retail warehouses again, leaving 15 injured

Ukrainian drone attacks have hit logistics facilities belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, for the second time in less than a week, leaving at least 15 people injured, Russian officials say.

The overnight strikes targeted Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk in southwestern Russia, prompting the evacuation of workers. Regional authorities reported that five people were injured in Nevinnomyssk, while 10 others were hurt in Krasnodar, including three who were said to be in serious condition.

Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim condemned the attacks, describing them as strikes on ordinary workers and business operations. She said the company would continue its activities despite the incidents.

The attacks come just days after Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries facilities in Tambov and Elektrostal, where Russian authorities reported eight deaths and dozens of injuries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest operation targeted logistics hubs in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions that were allegedly supplying the Russian military with drone components, navigation equipment and other materials. He also claimed Ukrainian forces struck an oil depot and vessels linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” which has been used to transport oil exports despite international sanctions.

Russian officials said the drone assault also damaged residential buildings and infrastructure. In Krasnodar, debris reportedly struck apartment blocks and private homes, while an employee was killed after a separate strike hit a company site in Armavir. Authorities also reported a fire at an oil depot following the attack.

The latest strikes highlight Ukraine’s continued efforts to disrupt military supply chains deep inside Russian territory as the war enters another year of intense cross-border attacks.

Source: BBC