War reaches Russian homes as warehouses are destroyed

Ukraine has escalated its long-range attacks, with a recent wave of drones targeting key facilities belonging to Russia's largest online marketplace, Wildberries.

In the early hours of Friday, St. Petersburg became a primary target as Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses. Kyiv asserts that these attacks are aimed at disrupting supplies destined for the Russian military. However, commentators propose a broader objective: to bring the reality of the war directly into the lives of ordinary Russian citizens.

This strategic focus on logistics centers, particularly those of a major e-commerce platform like Wildberries, signifies a shift in Ukraine's targeting strategy. By hitting infrastructure that serves both military and civilian needs, Ukraine appears to be aiming to increase the war's impact on the Russian home front.

The attacks highlight Russia's vulnerability to drone assaults, despite its perceived advantage in ballistic missiles. The continuous strikes on critical logistical hubs underscore the challenges Russia faces in protecting its infrastructure from sophisticated and persistent Ukrainian aerial attacks.