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Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
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Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes

From BBC News · () English

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  • Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, killing seven people and injuring 49.
  • The attacks targeted facilities in Tambov and Elektrostal, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claiming they hit "major logistics facilities" used for drone production.
  • The strikes occurred hours after Russia launched attacks across Ukraine, killing 14 people.

Seven people died and 49 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's biggest online retailer. The attacks hit facilities in Tambov and Elektrostal, with officials reporting all seven fatalities and 25 injuries at the Tambov warehouse.

major logistics facilities

— Volodymyr ZelenskyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the attacks had struck "major logistics facilities" which had been used to "supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the strikes targeted "major logistics facilities." He claimed these sites were used to supply "sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment." Zelensky also reported strikes in the Sea of Azov, the Black Sea, and Russian-annexed Crimea, framing these actions as a response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.

terrible night

— Tatyana KimWildberries ​CEO, ​Tatyana Kim, ⁠said it had been a "terrible night" for Russia and for the company.

These Ukrainian drone attacks followed a night of Russian assaults across Ukraine, which killed 14 people. Wildberries, often compared to Amazon, is a significant player in Russian e-commerce. The company's CEO, Tatyana Kim, described the night as "terrible."

Seven people working the night shift died on the spot

— Evgeniy Pervyshovgovernor of the Tambov region Evgeniy Pervyshov wrote on Telegram, adding that 28 drones were also shot down on approach.
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