She is Russia’s richest woman. Her business empire is going up in flames.
After months of attacks on Russian oil refineries, Kyiv has now targeted at least 23 Wildberries facilities in an attempt to bring the war home for more Russians.
Tatyana Kim, the billionaire co-founder of the online marketplace Wildberries and Russia's richest woman, is now facing an unprecedented threat to her business empire. Ukrainian airstrikes have been relentlessly targeting her company's facilities, causing extensive damage and posing a significant challenge to her business.
The conflict began months ago, when Ukraine intensified its air campaign against Russian oil refineries, leading to nationwide gas shortages. Since mid-July, Ukrainian forces have been targeting Wildberries warehouses across Russia, with at least 23 facilities struck night after night. The strikes have resulted in billions of dollars' worth of merchandise going up in flames.
Tragically, nine of Wildberries' workers have lost their lives due to these attacks. Despite the current subscription plan restricting commenting capabilities, it is crucial to understand the severity of the situation. Wildberries, once Russia's answer to Amazon, is now facing a far greater challenge than ever before.
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