Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Summary
Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, killing seven people and injuring 49, according to Russian officials. Ukrainian President Zelensky said the attacks targeted key logistics used to supply parts for Russian drones and were in response to Russian attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Seven people died and 49 were injured in Ukrainian drone strikes on two Wildberries warehouses in Russia.
- Most deaths and injuries occurred at a warehouse in Tambov, about 295 miles southeast of Moscow.
- The other warehouse hit was in Elektrostal, in the Moscow region.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said the warehouses supplied parts for Russian drone production and navigation.
- Ukraine also attacked targets in the Sea of Azov, Black Sea, and Russian-occupied Crimea.
- Russian officials said many drones were shot down defending the warehouses; 28 near Tambov and 48 near Moscow.
- Wildberries is Russia's biggest online retailer, similar to Amazon, valued at about $12.6 billion.
- Russian emergency services are working at the sites; some injured are in serious condition.
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