Drone Attack Targets Wildberries Logistics Centers
A drone assault on Wildberries logistics facilities in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, along with an oil depot in Armavir, has resulted in casualties and injuries. In Nevinnomyssk, a state of emergency has been declared due to a massive fire that has been burning for over five hours, requiring aerial firefighting resources to contain it. These strikes on Wildberries warehouses have been ongoing since July 18.
The logistics centers in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk were hit during a nighttime drone attack. In Krasnodar, 10 people were injured, three of whom are in serious condition, according to Governor Veniamin Kondratyev. In Nevinnomyssk, five individuals sustained injuries but did not require hospitalization, as reported by Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov.
At an industrial site in Armavir, one person was killed, Kondratyev stated. Drones struck an oil depot there, sparking a fire covering 800 square meters. Additionally, two apartment buildings in Krasnodar were also hit, though no injuries were reported.
Impact on Logistics Operations
Two of Wildberries' three standard goods warehouses serving the Southern and North Caucasus Federal Districts were affected. The Krasnodar center handles:
- Krasnodar Krai,
- Adygea,
- Rostov Oblast,
- Crimea.
The Nevinnomyssk center serves:
- Stavropol Krai,
- Chechnya,
- Dagestan,
- Kabardino-Balkaria.
According to available information, the marketplace platform was selling military gear and dual-use goods.
Wildberries has announced the evacuation of workers from the Nevinnomyssk complex. Following earlier strikes, the company had only halted nighttime operations at logistics centers in the Moscow region. The first attacks on Wildberries warehouses occurred on the night of July 18 in Elektrostal (near Moscow) and Kotovsk (Tambov Oblast). On the night of July 20, the 'Southern Gates' industrial park, which houses a Wildberries warehouse, was hit.
'The first strike was a response to Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and the presence of drone components in the logistics centers.' Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Data indicates that 85-90% of Russia's economically active population uses online marketplaces.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian e-commerce have been ongoing since 2022, resulting in the deaths of 18 Nova Poshta employees by January 2026, as well as the destruction or damage of over 400 terminals and branches of the company.
The strikes on Wildberries logistics centers highlight the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, where drones are employed as a tactical tool. Given that a vast majority of Russia's population actively uses online platforms, such attacks could have significant economic repercussions for the market. Consequently, the actions of both sides may influence regional stability and civilian safety.
The ongoing drone strikes on Wildberries facilities have not only impacted logistics operations in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk but have also raised concerns about similar attacks in other regions. For instance, a recent incident in the Moscow region resulted in damage to Wildberries warehouses and an oil depot. To explore the details of this alarming trend and its implications, read more about the drone strike in the Moscow region.