Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on Wildberries logistics… (почта · удар · военный)
Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on Wildberries logistics centers in Moscow and Tambov regions, citing their use by Russia for supplying sanctioned components for drone production. This was framed as a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including New Post sorting hubs.
Consensus
- Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on Wildberries logistics centers in Moscow and Tambov regions.
- The attacks occurred in the night of July 18, with additional strikes reported on July 20.
- Ukraine stated that the facilities were used by Russia to supply sanctioned components for drone and navigation equipment production.
- Russia had previously attacked New Post sorting centers in Ukraine, which Ukraine claims were used for storing weapons and drones.
- The attacks resulted in multiple casualties and injuries across several locations.
- President Zelensky described the strikes as a response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Points of divergence
- Three Wildberries warehouses were attacked within days, with one in Kolledino reported to have experienced drone flyovers and debris falling; two women injured in Podolsk. — novaya_eu
- Seven people died and 49 were injured during the attacks on Wildberries facilities in Moscow and Tambov regions on July 18. — tvrain
- Seven employees died at the Tambov facility, 25 injured; 24 people injured in the attack on the Elektrostal warehouse. — meduza
- Russia used New Post facilities for storing weapons, drones, and components according to Russian Defense Ministry claims. — novaya_eu
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russia has been bombing 'Novaya Pochta' terminals in Ukraine for years — now Ukrainian forces strike Wildberries warehouses — Новая газета Европа
- Zelenskyy calls attack on Wildberries warehouses a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure — Дождь
- Zelenskyy: Drone parts stored on Ukrainian-attacked Wildberries warehouses — Meduza
- Zelenskyy calls Wildberries warehouse attack a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure — Дождь (Telegram)