Ukraine again targets warehouses of Russia's Wildberries, saying retailer supplies Moscow's army
Ukraine has launched drone strikes against warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, alleging the company supplies military equipment to the Russian army. The attacks have resulted in casualties and evacuations at logistics hubs in southern Russia.
Why it matters
The targeting of major commercial infrastructure highlights the escalation of the conflict and the blurring lines between civilian logistics and military supply chains.
Social media footage captured a Wildberries warehouse on fire after Wednesday's attack. ( Social media via Reuters )
Ukraine has targeted warehouses linked to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, for the second time in a week, with one person reportedly killed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the company of supplying the Russian army with drone components and navigation gear.
Meanwhile, Russia's defence ministry says it has carried out strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels.
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The strikes hit Wildberries sites in southern Russia on Wednesday, four days after Ukrainian drones sparked fires and killed eight people at the company's site outside Moscow.
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