Why Ukraine is targeting Russian retail giant Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have continued to strike and damage the warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, since the middle of last month. Why is Kyiv targeting the e-commerce giant?
Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, with drone strikes in recent weeks. According to Business Insider, satellite imagery shows that at least four Wildberries facilities across Russia have been damaged or destroyed. The attacks began last month, with the aim of straining the Russian economy, RTE News reports.
Ukraine has accused Wildberries of supporting Moscow's war efforts by selling military and dual-use goods. The company, often described as Russia's version of Amazon, was launched in 2014 and allows merchants to list goods for sale online.
The drone strikes are part of a broader conflict, with hospitals and ambulances in Ukraine increasingly coming under Russian drone and missile attack, BBC News reports. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for greater pressure on Russia to stop these attacks on civilians.
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