'But what did we do?' — How Ukraine's strikes on Wildberries brought Russia's war home
When we started this series in the spring, the idea was simple: every month, to take apart the five most notable Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia and see how Russians themselves are living through them. This is the third installment — and the format had to change substantially. In July, the five "most significant" strikes had already been racked up by around the middle of the month, and the…
Ukraine's recent strikes on Wildberries, Russia's largest marketplace, have brought the war closer to home for many Russians. In July, Ukrainian drones targeted numerous oil installations, including the St. Petersburg oil terminal, the Omsk refinery, and the Saratov refinery. Additionally, the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant in Bashkortostan and the Federal Security Service patrol ship Izumrud were hit.
The strikes on Wildberries were particularly impactful, with 223,793 reactions on Telegram and 1,174,336 reactions on other platforms, compared to 17.6% and 4.4% for other strikes. The response to Wildberries attacks was more sarcastic and critical of both Ukraine and Russian authorities. This shift in public sentiment highlights the growing realization among Russians that the war is affecting their daily lives and businesses.
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