Ukraine Strikes 5 Wildberries Hubs in Russia, Killing 9 and Targeting 3% of GDP
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Updated · CNBC · Jul 22
Ukraine Strikes 5 Wildberries Hubs in Russia, Killing 9 and Targeting 3% of GDP
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 22
Summary
Five Wildberries logistics centers in Russia were hit from Saturday to Wednesday, extending Ukraine’s campaign from oil sites to a retail network Russian officials say left nine people dead.
Kyiv says the hubs handled drone components, navigation gear and other military supplies, making them dual-use targets that can also disrupt civilian supply chains.
Wildberries owner Tatyana Kim said overnight strikes hit facilities in Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, killing one person and injuring several after earlier warehouse attacks killed eight.
Wildberries employs about 48,000 people, and a Kyiv-based analyst said its marketplace accounts for roughly 3% of Russia’s GDP, with losses already estimated at about $2.3 billion.
Ukrainian analysts say the tactic could continue because damaging major logistics infrastructure strains Russia’s economy, state budget and military-industrial capacity with relatively limited Ukrainian resources.
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"Ukraine’s July 18, 2026 Drone Strikes: 379 Drones, 9 Dead, 80+ Injured in Wildberries and Russian Infrastructure Attacks"
Overview
On July 18, 2026, Ukrainian forces launched widespread long-range drone strikes across Russia, targeting key infrastructure including two major Wildberries logistics hubs in the Moscow and Tambov regions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed these facilities were chosen because they supplied sanctioned components vital for Russian drone and navigation equipment production. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 379 drones over 19 regions, Crimea, and nearby seas. These attacks marked a strategic shift by Ukraine to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains and economy, causing significant operational disruption, casualties, and highlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare where civilian and military targets increasingly overlap.