Ukrainian drones kill seven warehouse workerskill seven warehouse workers in Russia near Moscow
A Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics center in western Russia killed seven people and wounded 24 on July 18, while a separate strike sparked a fire at an oil depot near Moscow.
The attack targeted warehouses used by Russian volunteers to buy military equipment, highlighting continued cross-border strikes as the conflict intensifies. This event underscores the expanding scope of the war as Ukraine targets deep Russian infrastructure to disrupt supply lines.
Russian Officials
Russian officials describe the Ukrainian drone strikes as a deadly attack on their logistics centers and oil depots, emphasizing the loss of civilian lives and regional damage to justify their defensive posture.
Ukrainian Security Leaders
Ukrainian security leaders frame the strikes on Wildberries warehouses as a vital disruption of Russian military logistics, noting that the site is used by volunteers to purchase equipment essential for the war effort.
- The region hit is approximately 360 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
- Wildberries was founded in 2004 and remains Russia's largest e-commerce platform.
- Dozens of military drones were reportedly shot down during the attack on approach.
Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine War has evolved into a massive long-range energy and drone war, with Ukraine systematically striking oil refineries, depots, and shadow fleet tankers across 12 Russian regions, including deep targets like Omsk (2,700km away), triggering a nationwide fuel crisis that has forced export bans and rationing in over 90% of Russian regions.
