Ukrainian drones have targeted multiple warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, in a series of strikes across the country.
These attacks represent a strategic effort to bring the war home to the Russian population by disrupting logistics and economic infrastructure. By hitting a high-profile commercial entity, Ukraine aims to degrade the domestic stability and supply chains that support the Russian state.
The campaign began on July 18, 2026 [1], when the first Wildberries warehouse was struck. The attacks continued through at least July 22, 2026 [4], resulting in visible fires and large smoke plumes at various distribution centers.
Reports regarding the scale of the operation vary slightly. Some sources said that over a dozen depots have been struck [2], while others said the frequency was around a dozen times [3]. These facilities serve as critical hubs for the company, which is often compared to the Amazon of Russia.
Ukrainian forces have utilized drones to carry out these precision strikes. The objective is to target the economic pillars of the Russian Federation to create internal pressure and logistical hurdles for the war effort [5].
While the strikes have caused significant structural damage and fires, reports on casualties remain contradictory. Some accounts said people died, while others said injuries resulted from the blasts [6].
“Ukrainian drones have targeted multiple warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer.”
The targeting of Wildberries marks a shift toward asymmetric economic warfare. By striking a consumer-facing giant rather than exclusively military targets, Ukraine is attempting to increase the visibility of the conflict for ordinary Russian citizens and disrupt the commercial logistics that underpin the national economy.
