Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Summary
Ukrainian drones have attacked several warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, damaging goods and affecting many small and medium-sized Russian businesses. Kyiv says it targets logistics centers linked to military supplies, while Russia denies these claims and has also launched attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones struck multiple Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, Krasnodar, and Stavropol regions.
- The attacks destroyed goods worth about £750 million ($1 billion) and caused worker casualties.
- Kyiv claims the warehouses support Russian military equipment supply, including drone parts and navigation tools.
- Wildberries serves 85-90% of Russia’s active shoppers, especially in remote areas.
- Russian sellers using the platform have faced serious losses impacting their livelihoods.
- Russia has bombed Ukrainian warehouses and cargo terminals in retaliation since February 2022.
- Both sides use drones and missiles to target economic and military sites amid the ongoing conflict.
- The Kremlin denies military use of online marketplaces but some military gear is sold on these platforms.
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