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Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, fires spread

8/21/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck several Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Sunday morning, igniting large fires.
Pro-Kremlin political experts warned the attacks could fuel anti-Ukrainian sentiment and justify further strikes against Europe.
The 413th “Raid” Regiment, led by Yevhen Karas, launched ~20 drones from a sunflower field.
Analysts estimate up to 20% of Wildberries' warehouse capacity destroyed, with losses up to $6 billion.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck several Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Sunday morning, igniting large fires.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said at least 197 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast during the overnight raid.
Wildberries supplies about half of Russia’s online market; its banking arm is under EU sanctions.
The raid also damaged an aluminum plant and a residential building, highlighting civilian impact.

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Historical Context

In August 2014 volunteer groups such as Aerorozvidka began fitting off-the-shelf quadcopters for reconnaissance in the Donbas, marking the first combat use of commercial drones by Ukrainian forces. The practice expanded through 2016 as volunteers modified dozens of consumer UAVs, and the experience fed the creation of Ukraine’s dedicated Unmanned Systems Forces in 2024, a model later copied by Russia.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck several Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Sunday morning, igniting large fires.
Pro-Kremlin political experts warned the attacks could fuel anti-Ukrainian sentiment and justify further strikes against Europe.
The 413th “Raid” Regiment, led by Yevhen Karas, launched ~20 drones from a sunflower field.
Analysts estimate up to 20% of Wildberries' warehouse capacity destroyed, with losses up to $6 billion.

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