KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Wildberries logistics hub in Yekaterinburg, deep inside Russia.
• Russian authorities said air defenses intercepted several drones, while debris struck the warehouse roof and caused a fire.
• Wildberries reported that most stored goods were saved and operations are being restored.
• The attack is part of Ukraine’s broader campaign targeting logistics infrastructure linked to Russia’s wartime economy.

A Ukrainian long-range drone strike hit a Wildberries logistics center in Yekaterinburg on Friday, marking the latest attack in an expanding campaign against Russia’s largest e-commerce company. The strike caused a fire at the facility, highlighting Ukraine’s growing ability to target logistics infrastructure far from the front line.

Strike Reaches the Urals

Yekaterinburg lies roughly 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, making it one of the deepest locations inside Russia reached by Ukrainian drones.

Regional officials said air-defense systems intercepted several drones, but debris from at least three fell onto the roof of the Wildberries logistics complex, igniting a fire that emergency crews later contained.

Wildberries Remains Under Pressure

Wildberries confirmed the attack and said most merchandise inside the warehouse was not damaged.

Since mid-July, the company has faced repeated drone strikes against logistics facilities in multiple Russian regions. Analysts say the attacks have affected a significant portion of the retailer’s warehouse network, disrupting deliveries and increasing costs for sellers and customers.

Logistics Become a Strategic Target

Military observers say Ukraine is increasingly focusing on infrastructure that supports Russia’s economy and supply chains rather than only military facilities.

Large logistics centers process millions of shipments every day and play an important role in transporting goods across Russia. Disruptions at these hubs can create broader economic effects beyond the immediate physical damage.

Growing Long-Range Drone Campaign

The Yekaterinburg strike continues a series of long-range Ukrainian drone operations aimed at strategic infrastructure across Russia.

Recent attacks have targeted warehouses, industrial facilities, and logistics centers, reflecting Kyiv’s strategy of increasing economic pressure while demonstrating its expanding long-range strike capabilities.