Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, £1bn damage
Ukrainian drones hit two major Wildberries logistics centers in Russia, resulting in 15 injuries and significant damage to the company's facilities.
Ukrainian drones scorch Wildberries hubs, inflicting £1bn of damage
On July 22 2026, Ukraine launched a coordinated swarm of long-range drones against two of Russia’s largest logistics centres owned by Wildberries. Fires engulfed the sprawling warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, leaving at least 15 people injured. The strikes are expected to cause damage exceeding £1 billion, according to reports.
The operation occurred just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his Commander-in-Chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, replacing him with Maj-Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi. Syrskyi stated in a farewell message that he was handing over an army that holds the initiative. His successor, Drapatyi, is seen as more ready to embrace drone warfare and AI.
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Logistical impact and casualty reports
According to regional governors and Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim, the overnight strikes targeted the 1.65-million-square-foot facility in Krasnodar and the 1.3-million-square-foot hub in Nevinnomyssk. Ten people were injured in the Krasnodar attack, with three described as being in serious condition. Another five workers were wounded at the Nevinnomyssk complex. Local authorities in Krasnodar deployed a firefighting helicopter, while drone debris also reportedly damaged two high-rise apartment buildings in the city.
These strikes follow a series of earlier attacks over the weekend on Wildberries facilities in Elektrostal, near Moscow, and in Tambov region. Economic observers note that online sales across Russia rose 28 per cent in 2025 to 11.5 trillion roubles, and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has stated that digital platform sales now account for approximately 8.5 per cent of the country's gross domestic product.
Strategic targeting and political context
Ukrainian officials maintain that these logistics hubs are integral to the Russian supply chain, claiming the facilities are involved in supplying sanctioned components and dual-use goods for the defense industry. Tatyana Kim, the company’s founder, addressed the strikes via the Telegram messaging app, stating:
She added: "But these situations demonstrate the most important thing: we must continue to do what we do for the benefit of people.""There are no words to describe all the feelings and emotions caused by the attacks on ordinary people, on our employees, on us, who are simply doing our jobs."
The strikes coincide with broader political shifts in Kyiv. The firing of Defence Minister Mikhailo Fyodorov last week prompted protests in the capital. While the recent drone campaign has been framed as a tactical success, reports from the front lines indicate that Russia continues to maintain military pressure in the Donbas region, and reciprocal strikes on Ukrainian logistics infrastructure, such as those targeting Nova Poshta in Odesa, remain ongoing.
Additional developments
Beyond the retail hubs, a separate drone swarm of at least 16 aircraft struck an oil depot in Armavir, Krasnodar region, resulting in one death. Meanwhile, internal reports suggest that the Kremlin has shifted its position on territorial concessions, allegedly viewing recent diplomatic developments and increased strikes deep within Russian territory as evidence that previous informal understandings regarding buffer zones have collapsed.
Summary of recent strikes
- July 2026 – Strikes hit Wildberries facilities in Elektrostal and the Tambov region.
- July 22 2026 – Drones attack major hubs in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk; 15 people injured.
- July 22 2026 – Armavir oil depot struck by a drone swarm, resulting in one fatality.
