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Ukraine renews strikes on Russia's largest online retailer
DW.com • • world
Key Points:
- Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, reported injuries from Ukrainian attacks on its warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, with one person killed in the broader strikes in the Krasnodar region.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed successful strikes on logistics hubs in Russia's Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, targeting facilities linked to supplying the Russian military.
- The recent attacks follow a deadly strike on Saturday that killed eight Wildberries employees and destroyed company facilities, highlighting the ongoing impact on civilian infrastructure.
- Wildberries is a significant part of Russia's civilian economy and is accused by Kyiv of supporting Russian military logistics, making it a strategic target in Ukraine's expanded defense efforts.
- In addition to strikes on Russian civilian targets, Ukraine's military reported hitting 13 Russian vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov within the last 48 hours, indicating intensified military operations.
