Full Breakdown
Ukrainian Drone Campaign Targets Wildberries Logistics Hubs
8/6/2026, 10:08:25 AM
Core Event: Escalating Drone Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses
Since a coordinated campaign began on July 18, Ukrainian long-range drones have struck Wildberries facilities, Russia’s largest e-commerce platform. The latest attacks caused large fires at a logistics centre in Aleksin (Tula region) on August 5 and at a sorting centre in Oleksin on August 4. Dozens of warehouses are disabled, civilian casualties have been reported, and the company is rerouting shipments nationwide.
Background & Context
Kyiv alleges Wildberries’ storage network moves drone components and other military equipment to Russian forces. The strikes are framed as “long-range sanctions” targeting dual-use logistics rather than purely military sites, aiming to impose economic pain and hinder Russia’s supply lines.
Data & Statistics
- Independent analysis by Vyorstka estimates 14 warehouses (? 27 % of Wildberries’ capacity, over 1.5 million m²) are out of operation.
- Rebuilding costs are projected at ? 105 billion rubles (about $1.3 billion).
- Forbes Russia estimates sellers’ losses between 214.9 billion and 279.6 billion rubles (? $2.6-$3.4 billion).
- The Russian government’s tentative compensation plan could reach ? 250 billion rubles, adding roughly 6.6 % to the 2026 budget deficit.
- Casualty reports vary: some officials cite five deaths and ten injuries in the Moscow-region strike, others report five deaths and six injuries; the Tula attack is said to have caused one injury and no fatalities.
Official Statements & Responses
- Dmitry Milyaev, governor of Tula, said a UAV struck the Aleksin centre, igniting a fire and injuring one person, and also damaged two industrial facilities and two apartment blocks.
- Andrey Vorobyov, governor of Moscow region, confirmed five fatalities and multiple injuries after drones hit the Novoselki industrial zone.
- Aleksandr Drozdenko, governor of Leningrad oblast, reported damage to the warehouse area of Krasny Bor.
- Tatyana Kim, CEO of Wildberries, said the company is not legally obliged to compensate sellers but is discussing possible financial assistance.
- Russian authorities are evaluating state-backed loans, tax relief and direct subsidies to offset Wildberries’ losses.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Casualty figures differ between regional governors: Vorobyov lists ten injured, while other sources cite six.
- Fatalities in Tula are reported as absent by some officials, yet a separate statement mentions one injury without loss of life.
- Wildberries has not released an official damage estimate, and the exact amount of government compensation remains under discussion.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A UAV crashed onto the grounds of the Wildberries sorting center, causing a fire,” — Dmitry Milyaev, Tula region governor
- “Damage has been recorded in the warehouse area of Krasny Bor,” — Aleksandr Drozdenko, Leningrad regional governor
What’s Next
Russian authorities are preparing a financial support package for Wildberries, while Kyiv signals the drone campaign will continue as long as the retailer is deemed to aid the Russian military.
