Ukrainian drones strike Russian online retailer warehouse and drone-linked university overnight
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Ukrainian drones struck multiple targets inside Russia overnight, including a Wildberries logistics hub in Vladimir region and a university in Belgorod linked to drone development, according to regional authorities and open-source reports.
The Wildberries warehouse in Vladimir region caught fire after the attack, with local officials confirming at least three injuries. Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, has faced repeated Ukrainian strikes in recent weeks, with this marking the 18th facility hit since mid-July, according to SFG Media . The company’s press service initially reported no casualties but later acknowledged the fire .
In Belgorod, drones targeted Belgorod State Technological University, where drone control systems were reportedly developed. The building burned completely, according to the local Telegram channel Pepel, which noted the university’s focus on unmanned aviation systems . The university’s official VKontakte page previously highlighted drone technology as a key research area.
Ukrainian drones also struck targets in occupied Crimea, including Simferopol, Feodosia, and Kerch, with explosions reported near an oil depot and the Kerch Sea Port, according to the monitoring group Crimean Wind . Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was temporarily suspended during the attack.
Russian authorities reported at least eight deaths, including a child, from Ukrainian drone strikes across multiple regions over the weekend . In response, Russia launched 181 attack drones overnight, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 163, though strikes were recorded at 13 locations .
Wildberries has faced international sanctions, including EU measures in July targeting its banking arm for financial contributions to Russia’s state budget. The company lists military equipment, including drone components, on its website . Founder Tatiana Kim, Russia’s wealthiest woman, stated in a July 31 address that the strikes constituted “force majeure” and that the company was not legally obligated to compensate users for losses.
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