Topic overview
In brief
- Ukrainian drones targeted multiple warehouses in Russia, including those used by Wildberries.
- The strikes resulted in five deaths and at least ten injuries, with the retailer condemning the attacks as terrorism.
- The ongoing conflict has escalated, with both sides exchanging strikes and civilian casualties reported.
Summary
In recent days, Ukrainian drones targeted multiple warehouses in Russia, including facilities used by the online retailer Wildberries. These strikes resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left at least ten others injured, according to the Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov. The attacks are part of a broader pattern, with Ukrainian forces having struck over a dozen Wildberries warehouses across various Russian regions in recent weeks. The retailer has condemned these actions as acts of terrorism, claiming that 13 of the 15 targeted warehouses were destroyed by fire. This escalation in hostilities comes amid stalled US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
In addition to the warehouse strikes, Ukrainian forces also targeted the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, with reports indicating significant damage and black smoke rising from the facility. The ongoing conflict has seen both sides exchanging cross-border strikes, with Russia ramping up missile attacks on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported that an overnight drone attack in Mykolaiv resulted in the death of an 89-year-old woman and injuries to seven others, including children. This highlights the severe impact of the conflict on civilians, as both sides continue to engage in military actions.