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Ukrainian drones hit Russian e-commerce warehouses, oil depot; 7 killed

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian drones attacked two logistics warehouses of the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries and an oil depot near Moscow on Saturday.
  • At least seven night shift workers were killed and dozens injured in the strikes, with air defense systems reportedly shooting down 28 drones.
  • The attacks caused injuries at multiple locations, including one that led to the emergency evacuation of a maternity hospital.

Ukraine launched multiple drone attacks into Russia on Saturday, striking two logistics warehouses belonging to the country's largest online retailer, Wildberries, and an oil depot near Moscow. The assaults resulted in at least seven fatalities among night shift workers and dozens of injuries.

Security forces foiled a major terrorist plot in Wana through a timely intelligence-based operation, destroying an explosive-laden vehicle intended for a suicide attack.

— Pakistan TVReporting on the foiling of a suicide attack plot in Wana.

In Tambov region, a Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk was hit, killing seven night shift employees and injuring 25 others. The regional governor stated that air defense systems intercepted 28 drones, suggesting casualties could have been far higher if all had hit their targets.

According to security sources, the operation prevented a potential catastrophe in Wana and surrounding areas, with one terrorist killed and five others injured.

— Pakistan TVDetailing the outcome of the operation in Wana.

Simultaneously, another Wildberries warehouse in Elektrostal, east of Moscow, was targeted, injuring 24 people. Additionally, falling drone debris ignited an oil depot fire in Noginsk, Moscow region, causing two injuries and prompting the emergency evacuation of a nearby maternity hospital.

The successful action averted significant civilian casualties and ensured the safety of the local population.

— Pakistan TVHighlighting the impact of the security forces' actions.
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