Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes hit two major Wildberries warehouses in Russia, resulting in seven deaths and dozens of injuries. President Zelensky stated the facilities were targeted for their role in supplying components for Russian drone production.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in Ukraine's strategy to target Russian logistics and industrial infrastructure deep within Russian territory.
Image source, social media Image caption, Footage showed a fire at a large warehouse
Seven people have been killed and 49 injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, according to Russian officials.
All deaths and 25 of the injuries occurred at a warehouse in the city of Tambov, roughly 295 miles (475km) south-east of Moscow. The remaining 24 injuries occurred at another Wildberries warehouse in Elektrostal in the Moscow region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks had struck "major logistics facilities" which had been used to "supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment".
He added that Ukraine had also struck targets in the Sea of Azov, the Black Sea, and Russian-annexed Crimea.
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