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Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Russia
Ukraine used drones to attack three warehouses of Wildberries, a big online shopping company in Russia.
The attacks happened in St Petersburg, Leningrad region, and Simferopol in Crimea.
Wildberries' boss, Tatyana Kim, said they saved some buildings and goods, and no one was hurt.
Ukraine says these warehouses help supply Russia's military, but Russia says that's not true.
Wildberries is very important for Russia's economy, and these attacks might cause problems for people who shop there.
The EU has also put sanctions on Wildberries' bank.
Russia has been attacking Ukraine's logistics and energy systems too.
Ukrainian drones struck three Wildberries warehouses in Russia overnight on July 24.
Locations attacked include St Petersburg, Leningrad region, and Simferopol in Crimea.
Wildberries' founder Tatyana Kim reported no casualties and praised staff for swift evacuation.
Ukraine targets logistics hubs allegedly supplying Russian military, while Russia denies involvement.
Eight Wildberries warehouses have been attacked since July 18, disrupting services and causing potential losses for sellers.
- Who
- Ukrainian drones attacked Wildberries warehouses; Wildberries is a Russian e-commerce giant.
- What
- Ukrainian drones struck three Wildberries warehouses in Russia.
- Where
- The warehouses were located in St Petersburg, Leningrad region, and Simferopol (Crimea).
- When
- The attacks occurred overnight on July 24, 2024.
- Why
- Ukraine aims to damage Russia's economy and logistics chains, while Russia denies military involvement.
Ukrainian Perspective
Russian Perspective
Purpose of Attacks
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukraine targets logistics hubs supplying Russian military with drone components and equipment.
Russian Perspective
Russia denies Wildberries handles military supplies, accusing Ukraine of attacking civilians.
Key facts
- Date of Attacks
- July 24, 2024
- Locations Attacked
- St Petersburg, Leningrad region, Simferopol (Crimea)
- Casualties
- No casualties reported in the latest attacks
- Warehouses Attacked
- Eight since July 18, over 10% of Wildberries' logistics capacity
- Wildberries' Role
- Central to Russia's consumer economy, handles millions of orders daily
- Sanctions
- EU imposed sanctions on Wildberries' banking arm this week
Quotes
Tatyana Kim
Founder of Wildberries
“We managed to save some of the premises and goods. I would like to thank our staff, our heroes – a swift evacuation was carried out at all warehouses.”
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