Attacks on Wildberries warehouses seen as blow to Russian elite interests

Ukraine has launched at least ten attacks on the logistics centers of the online retail platform Wildberries in Russia within a single week. Experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggest these strikes will compel residents of major Russian cities to confront the realities of the war.

The attacks are described as a significant blow to the financial interests of the Russian elite, including circles close to President Vladimir Putin. Wildberries is one of Russia's largest e-commerce platforms, and damage to its infrastructure directly impacts key economic players.

The report highlights that the strikes are not isolated incidents but a coordinated campaign targeting the platform's logistical capabilities across multiple major Russian cities. This escalation aims to bring the war's consequences closer to home for the Russian population and its economic beneficiaries.