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Ukrainian Drones Hit Wildberries, Causing Near 1 Trillion Losses

8/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian drones began striking Wildberries warehouses on July 18 2026, destroying about one-third of the sites (?1.8 million m²).
Wildberries’ direct damage estimate rose to 278 billion rubles and destroyed goods valued at 480–507 billion rubles, pushing total losses toward 1 trillion rubles.
Nine Wildberries employees were killed and dozens injured in the attacks.
Founder Tatyana Kim called the strikes “terrorist attacks” and pledged aid for affected businesses.

History

Historical Context

In March 1999 NATO launched Operation Allied Force, beginning on 24 March and delivering 202 Tomahawk missiles and thousands of air strikes that hit Belgrade’s commercial districts and warehouses. The July 18 2026 Ukrainian drone raid on Wildberries’ Russian warehouses echoes that pattern, showing how modern wars target supply-chain hubs to cripple economies and force governments to rethink civilian protection.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drones began striking Wildberries warehouses on July 18 2026, destroying about one-third of the sites (?1.8 million m²).
Wildberries’ direct damage estimate rose to 278 billion rubles and destroyed goods valued at 480–507 billion rubles, pushing total losses toward 1 trillion rubles.
Nine Wildberries employees were killed and dozens injured in the attacks.
Founder Tatyana Kim called the strikes “terrorist attacks” and pledged aid for affected businesses.

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