Wildberries, ‘Russia’s Amazon,’ says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses

Key Points:

• Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries reported that three more of its warehouses in St. Petersburg, Leningrad region, and Simferopol were attacked by Ukraine, part of a broader campaign to disrupt Russia’s economy and logistics.
• Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim confirmed no casualties in the latest attacks and said the company is redistributing goods to maintain economic stability and service quality despite disruptions.
• The attacks are the fourth on Wildberries’ facilities since last weekend, with eight warehouses hit since July 18, including a previous strike that killed eight workers, threatening significant losses for businesses and customers.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the targeted logistics hubs supply Russian forces with drone components, while the Kremlin denies Wildberries’ involvement in military supplies; Kim accused Ukraine of targeting civilians.
• Wildberries and competitor Ozon are key players in Russia’s consumer economy, accounting for 8.5% of GDP and employing over 4 million people, while Russia continues to target Ukrainian logistics and energy infrastructure.