Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills seven at logistics centre

A Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics center in western Russia resulted in the deaths of seven people and injured 24 others, according to the regional governor. The strike occurred at a Wildberries logistics facility in the town of Kotovsk, located in the Tambov region.

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Seven night-shift employees were killed when enemy UAVs hit a Wildberries logistics centre.

Governor Evgeny Pervyshov confirmed the casualties, stating that "seven night-shift employees were killed when enemy UAVs hit a Wildberries logistics centre." He added that preliminary reports indicated 24 people were wounded in the attack. The Russian firm Wildberries confirmed that its logistics complexes in Kotovsk and Elektrostal, within the Moscow region, were targeted.

Wildberries reported that a fire at the Tambov facility has been contained, while firefighters continue to work at the Elektrostal site. This incident is part of a broader pattern of Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian territory, which Kyiv views as retaliation for Moscow's sustained attacks on Ukraine.

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According to preliminary information, 24 people were wounded.

Meanwhile, Moscow's mayor reported that over 370 drones were launched toward the Moscow region overnight. Sergei Sobyanin stated that most of these drones were neutralized by air defense forces, with 64 being destroyed on their approach to the capital. The ongoing aerial attacks highlight the escalating conflict and its impact on civilian areas within Russia.

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Most were neutralised by air defence forces at distant approaches. 64 enemy UAVs were destroyed on approach to Moscow.