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Ukraine strikes Wildberries warehouses in Russia, causing huge fire

Published July 22nd, 2026 - 06:47 GMT
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A local resident takes a picture of the smoke of a fire at the Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries' logistics complexes in the town of Elektrostal outside Moscow on July 18, 2026. Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP

ALBAWABA - Two more Wildberries logistics hubs were attacked again in Russia by the Ukrainian military overnight Tuesday, Russian media reported. 

A huge fire was seen emerging from two Wildberries warehouses in Russia's Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk following separate attacks by Ukraine, Supernova Plus reported.

Loud explosions were reported at the facilities, which are logistics centres operated by the Russian online marketplace Wildberries; the staff were evacuated for safety reasons.

According to the company, the Krasnodar facility had been evacuated. Moreover, Russian authorities clarified that the warehouse complex was set ablaze after drone debris fell on the site.

In addition, Ukraine attack hit two apartment buildings, causing serious damage in Krasnodar city in southern Russia.

Meanwhile, in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Governor Vladimir Vladimirov said that two people were wounded following a Ukrainian attack. He added that their lives were not in danger. 

"As a result of the drone attack in Krasnodar, damage to infrastructure has been reported at several locations. Debris from the drone damaged a balcony and windows in an apartment in the Prikubansky district. There are no casualties," Krasnodar Mayor Yevgeny Naumov revealed in a statement.