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Ukrainian Drones Burn Wildberries Warehouses, Spark State Loans

7/31/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in Russia overnight, igniting fires and prompting evacuations.
Regional governors reported evacuation figures, pledged a task force and low-interest loans for sellers, while VTB and Sberbank prepared financial aid.
Penza Governor Oleg Melnichenko said one person was injured and about 200 people evacuated.
Leningrad Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported about 1,500 sellers with damaged goods and promised low-interest loans.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in Russia overnight, igniting fires and prompting evacuations of staff.
The strikes crippled tens of thousands of small Wildberries sellers, sparking immediate urgent appeals for state assistance.
Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov reported 45 drones downed and debris injuring six people.
The Kremlin has discussed state-bank financing, and Wildberries pledged 40 million roubles to victims' families.

Blindspot

Wildberries said it has paid 40 million roubles to families of those killed or injured in the drone strikes, according to the company's statement.
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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in Russia overnight, igniting fires and prompting evacuations.
Regional governors reported evacuation figures, pledged a task force and low-interest loans for sellers, while VTB and Sberbank prepared financial aid.
Penza Governor Oleg Melnichenko said one person was injured and about 200 people evacuated.
Leningrad Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported about 1,500 sellers with damaged goods and promised low-interest loans.

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