Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fires, Kills Four Near Moscow

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack overnight resulted in fires at critical logistics hubs near Moscow, notably the extensive Wildberries e-commerce warehouse. The strikes in the Moscow and Rostov regions claimed at least four lives and injured several others.

Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, reported that approximately 600 drones were involved in the attack on the capital, with three people sustaining injuries. He stated that 201 drones were shot down in the Moscow region. Russian state media indicated that most of the drones were intercepted before reaching the capital.

Independent media outlet Meduza reported that a drone struck a residential building in the Ramensky district of the Moscow region, killing an 83-year-old man. The same report mentioned at least six injuries from the overnight raid. Ukrainian agency Unian, citing social media reports, confirmed a fire at the Wildberries logistics complex in Kolyodino, Moscow region. This facility is described as the company's largest warehouse in Russia, covering over 200,000 square meters.

Another logistics center in Domodedovo, near Moscow, also caught fire. The fire engulfed warehouse No. 15 in the Severnoe Domodedovo sorting and logistics complex. Unian identified this as one of Russia's largest and most prominent Class A production and logistics complexes.

Wildberries facilities have been targeted by Ukrainian drones since July 18. Kyiv authorities consider these warehouses legitimate military targets, asserting they supply the Russian army, including equipment like body armor and helmets. The Ukrainian portal Dialog suggested that Wildberries also aids the army in acquiring goods subject to Western sanctions.

In the Rostov region, bordering Ukraine, Governor Yuri Sliusar reported on Telegram that three people died and one was injured due to the drone attacks. He added that air defense systems destroyed over 150 drones and missiles over several cities. Sliusar also noted that residential and industrial buildings in the Kamensky district were damaged. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight.

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W ocenie władz w Kijowie są one uzasadnionymi celami wojskowymi, ponieważ służą do zaopatrywania rosyjskiej armii na froncie.