A Wildberries depot in Russia is hit again and destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign

A major Wildberries warehouse in Tambov, Russia, was destroyed by long-range Ukrainian drones, according to local authorities. This incident occurred on Wednesday, following a previous attack that killed seven people on July 18. The Tambov depot was part of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, which has faced repeated drone strikes due to its significant commercial importance.

Ukraine's advanced drone capabilities, developed since the full-scale invasion in 2022, have targeted Wildberries facilities across the country, comparing the retailer to Amazon in size and commercial importance. Additionally, Ukraine has struck oil facilities and infrastructure, causing economic disruption in Russia. The attacks have prompted Russian President Vladimir Putin to temporarily grant the state control over critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect or rebuild them after drone strikes.