| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Press | A RUSSIAN RETAIL GIANT’S WAREHOUSE BURNS AFTER UKRAINE’S LATEST LONG-RANGE DRONE ATTACK | 41 mins ago |
A warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's biggest online retailer, was set ablaze after being hit by Ukrainian long-range drones in Yekaterinburg, Russia, according to the company and local officials. The attack, which occurred over 2,000 kilometers from the Ukraine-Russia border, is the latest example of Ukraine's use of drone technology to target Russian interests. The warehouse was located in the Ural Mountains, a region that has been targeted by Ukraine in recent weeks.
Most merchandise in the warehouse was not damaged, although the building was set on fire, according to Wildberries. This attack is part of a larger pattern of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets, including a recent strike on a Russian oil refinery in western Siberia, nearly 2,500 kilometers from the border. Ukraine has reportedly struck over a dozen Wildberries depots in recent weeks, with some suffering significant damage.
The use of long-range drones by Ukraine is a key part of its response to the Russian invasion, and has drawn international interest and cooperation agreements with several countries. The success of these drone attacks has significant implications for the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.