Ukraine Strikes Two "Wildberries" Warehouses and Oil Refinery

Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight, striking two "Wildberries" logistics centers in Russia, one near Moscow and another in the Leningrad region. Social media footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the Wildberries logistics center in Chekhov, a town approximately 65 kilometers south of the Kremlin, shortly after Ukrainian drones were reportedly seen flying over the city.

Later in the morning, smoke was also observed rising from a Wildberries warehouse in the Krasny Bor settlement, located about 33 kilometers southeast of St. Petersburg. The governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, confirmed via Telegram that drones had hit an unspecified warehouse in the settlement.

Both the Moscow and St. Petersburg areas, like other major Russian cities, have rarely been targets of Ukrainian attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion began. This is largely due to the significant air defense forces concentrated around these urban centers. However, these recent strikes suggest a potential shift or expansion in Ukraine's targeting strategy.

In addition to the warehouse attacks, a large fire erupted at a refinery in Syzran, Samara region, following a suspected Ukrainian drone strike. While the specific weapons used in this attack remain unclear, Ukrainian forces have previously targeted this refinery with long-range drones. The attacks on logistics hubs and energy infrastructure highlight Ukraine's continued efforts to disrupt Russian operations.