Wildberries Warehouse Blaze: Another Drone Strike Hits 'Russia's Amazon'

MOSCOW — August 3, 2026

Another Wildberries warehouse went up in flames overnight after a Ukrainian drone strike targeted the e-commerce giant's logistics facility in Russia's Vladimir Region, marking the latest blow in a weeks-long campaign against the company often dubbed "Russia's Amazon".

The facility, located in the Sobinsky District roughly 180 kilometers (112 miles) east of Moscow, caught fire following the attack, according to Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev. Wildberries confirmed in a statement that its logistics site in the Vladimir Region had been hit, adding that personnel were evacuated and firefighters were battling the blaze.

At least three people were injured in the attack. Governor Avdeyev reported that a young man sustained a non-life-threatening head wound and was taken to hospital, while a woman from a nearby settlement suffered minor leg injuries. A third casualty was later confirmed — a man who sustained a finger wound and received treatment at a local hospital.

A Systematic Campaign

Ukraine has targeted Wildberries logistics hubs almost daily since mid-July, accusing the company of supplying the Russian military with drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear. According to Russian media reports, Monday's attack marked the 18th strike on Wildberries facilities since the campaign began.

The assaults have taken a heavy toll on the retailer's operations. Economic analysts estimate that Wildberries has lost approximately 20% of its warehouse capacity as a result of the ongoing attacks. The damage is estimated at around 280 billion rubles (approximately $3 billion).

Wider Attacks Across Russia

The Wildberries strike came as part of a broader wave of Ukrainian drone attacks overnight. Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems intercepted and neutralized 131 Ukrainian drones across 11 Russian regions and over the Black Sea between Sunday evening and Monday morning.

In Russian-occupied Crimea, three civilians were killed and two others wounded in a separate overnight Ukrainian attack, according to Crimea's Russian-appointed governor Sergei Aksyonov.

Company Response

Wildberries said it had rerouted logistics operations and that orders were being processed and shipped from other facilities. The company's press service noted that preliminary reports indicated no casualties — a figure later updated as the full extent of injuries became clear.

The regional prosecutor's office is overseeing the situation to ensure residents' rights are protected following the attack, and the acting Sobinsky District Prosecutor is monitoring the scene.

A Target of War

Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, has found itself caught in the crosshairs of Ukraine's strategy to bring the war back onto Russian soil. Ukrainian officials have described the logistics hubs as legitimate military targets due to their role in supporting Russia's war effort.

Russian authorities, meanwhile, have condemned the attacks as "terrorist acts" against civilian infrastructure.

For Wildberries — a cornerstone of Russia's consumer economy — the relentless strikes represent an unprecedented operational challenge, with no end to the drone campaign yet in sight.