Drone Attack Destroys Wildberries Warehouse in Russia’s Tambov Region
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Fire Destroys Drone-Hit Wildberries Warehouse in Russia’s Tambov Region
Drone Attack Sparks Massive Warehouse Fire and Casualties
Incident Overview
Aug 26 (Reuters) – A drone attack caused a massive fire that destroyed a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, officials said early on Wednesday, as Ukraine pushes ahead with its campaign to hurt Moscow’s economy by targeting online retailers.
Casualties and Damage Report
Injuries and Immediate Impact
Two people were wounded in the overnight strike in Russia’s Tambov region, its governor Evgeniy Pervyshov wrote on the MAX messaging app.
Extent of the Fire
The logistics centre was “completely destroyed by fire,” he said. Earlier he said about 100,000 square metres (1.1 million square feet) of the facility was burning, the equivalent of 14 soccer pitches.
Broader Context of Attacks
Targeting Russian E-Commerce
Ukraine has been hitting Wildberries facilities since mid-July and broadened its strategy in recent days to include the retailer’s main rival, Ozon.
Economic Impact
The pair dominate one of the fastest-growing parts of the Russian economy, which is otherwise close to stagnation after 4-1/2 years of war in Ukraine.
Related Incidents in Neighboring Regions
Lipetsk Region
Casualties from Drone-Induced Fire
In neighbouring Lipetsk region, a man and a 14-year-old were killed in a fire lit by a falling drone, while a woman was killed in a drone attack in Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities said on Telegram.
Official Statements
Both Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly denied targeting civilians since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by ReutersWriting by Alessandra PrenticeEditing by Jacqueline Wong and Andrew Heavens)
