On July 18, 2026, a series of Ukrainian drone strikes targeted warehouses in Russia, leading to significant casualties and damage. In the Tambov region, a drone attack on a Wildberries warehouse resulted in the deaths of seven workers and injuries to 25 others. Governor Evgeniy Pervyshov reported that 28 drones were intercepted, suggesting that the situation could have been worse.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the strikes aimed at logistics facilities supporting Russian drone production. Additionally, another attack in Elektrostal injured 24 people at a different Wildberries warehouse. The drone debris also caused a fire at an oil depot in Noginsk, resulting in further injuries and the evacuation of a nearby maternity hospital.
Wildberries' CEO, Tatyana Kim, expressed her condolences, indicating the severe impact on both the company and the broader Russian workforce. These attacks not only underscore the ongoing conflict but also raise concerns about the stability of supply chains and the safety of civilian infrastructure in the region