Map Shows How Ukraine's Drones Took Out One-Tenth of 'Russia's Amazon'
Summary
Ukrainian drone attacks have damaged at least 12 warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, which handles various goods like clothing and electronics. These strikes, stretching hundreds of miles into Russian territory, have caused injuries and deaths, and represent a shift in Ukraine’s efforts by targeting Russian commercial infrastructure during the ongoing war.Key Facts
- Wildberries is Russia’s biggest online retailer, similar to Amazon, delivering many types of products across Russia.
- Since July 17, Ukrainian drones have hit at least 12 Wildberries warehouses in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
- The attacks have damaged about 10% of Wildberries’ logistics capacity, or nearly 6 million square feet.
- Some strikes caused casualties, including seven workers killed in Tambov region and others injured in Moscow region and southern Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said the warehouses held parts used to make drones and that the strikes responded to Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- Wildberries removed military-related products and references to the war from its online store after the attacks.
- Strikes also reached far locations including St. Petersburg and Crimea, areas usually protected by Russia’s air defenses.
- The founder of Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, confirmed the attacks and reported some warehouses were saved thanks to quick evacuations.
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