At least 15 hurt as Ukraine hits Russia's Wildberries web retailer again

Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:52 am

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Retailer Wildberries, Injuring 15

Ukrainian drones have once again targeted the logistics infrastructure of Russian online retailer Wildberries, with the latest strikes occurring over consecutive nights and resulting in at least 15 reported injuries. The attacks, which have become a recurring event in recent days, struck two facilities belonging to the company, according to statements from the company's CEO and regional officials.

Tatyana Kim, founder of Wildberries, confirmed that warehousing operations in Krasnodar and the city of Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol region were hit. She emphasized the company's commitment to its employees, stating that a swift evacuation was carried out and expressing gratitude for the team's efforts. Kim also conveyed the emotional toll of such attacks on ordinary workers.

Regional authorities provided further details on the impact. In the Krasnodar region, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported that 10 individuals were injured at a warehousing complex, with three sustaining serious wounds. This strike was part of what he described as a significant assault on the region. Separately, a commercial enterprise in Armavir experienced a fatal strike, claiming at least one life. An oil depot in Armavir was also targeted and subsequently caught fire. Debris from downed drones reportedly caused damage to apartment blocks in Krasnodar and houses in the village of Dinskaya.

In the Stavropol region, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov stated that five people were injured at a logistics facility on the outskirts of Nevinnomyssk. These individuals required only outpatient treatment. Verified footage circulating online depicted explosions at the Nevinnomyssk facility and significant fires at both affected sites.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky framed these strikes as part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russia's military supply chain. He asserted that long-range Ukrainian strikes had successfully targeted key logistics hubs in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, which he claimed were involved in supplying the Russian army with drone components, navigation equipment, and other military materiel. Zelensky stated that Ukraine was "bringing the war back home to Russia."

These recent attacks follow a pattern of similar incidents. Earlier in the week, drones struck a fulfillment center in Kolyedino and warehouses in Belye Stolby, south of Moscow. Prior to that, strikes on a Wildberries distribution facility in Kotovsk, Tambov region, and a second facility in Elektrostal, Moscow region, resulted in at least eight deaths and over 60 injuries.

BNN's Perspective: The repeated targeting of civilian logistics infrastructure, even those linked to military supply chains, raises complex questions about the conduct of warfare and its impact on non-combatants. While Ukraine asserts these actions are legitimate responses to Russian aggression and aimed at disrupting military capabilities, the resulting injuries to workers highlight the unavoidable human cost of such conflicts. Finding a path that minimizes civilian harm while pursuing strategic objectives remains a critical challenge.

Tags: Ukraine, Russia, Wildberries, drone strikes, logistics, injuries, Krasnodar, Stavropol, Nevinnomyssk, Armavir, Zelensky, military supply chain

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