At Least 5 Killed in Ukraine’s Latest Drone Attacks Against Wildberries

Aug. 4, 2026 A burning Wildberries warehouse in the Leningrad region. t.me/exilenova_plus Ukrainian drones struck three warehouses across Russia overnight, including two run by online retailer Wildberries, killing at least five people, local officials said on Tuesday. Wildberries, whose facilities have faced nearly daily attacks over the past two weeks, said one of its warehouses in the northwestern Leningrad region caught fire after a drone strike. The company said there were no injuries. In the Tver region, located northwest of Moscow, another Wildberries facility was damaged by drones, Vitaly Korolyov, the acting regional governor, said. No one was hurt in that attack as well. But in the Moscow region, home to around 22 million people, a drone attack on a warehouse in the city of Chekhov killed five people, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said. Without identifying the owner of the warehouse, Vorobyov said another 10 people were injured. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 320 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Ukraine has attacked almost two dozen Wildberries logistics centers since mid-July, accusing the company of supplying the Russian military with drone parts and other equipment. The strikes have wiped out a significant portion of the e-commerce giant's storage capacity and cost third-party merchants hundreds of billions of rubles, according to Forbes Russia. Ukraine did not immediately claim responsibility for Tuesday's drone attacks. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Wildberries , Leningrad region , Moscow region , Drones , Ukraine war Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more At Least 6 Dead After Ukrainian Drones Hit Wildberries Warehouses and Industrial Facility The online retailer said its logistics centers in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, as well as in annexed Crimea, were hit overnight. 2 Min read Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Sites as 8 Killed in Both Countries Ukraine said Sunday it had hit several Russian ships as both sides fired hundreds of drones. 2 Min read Major Oil Refinery in Leningrad Region Reportedly Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Strike Authorities said that an industrial site was damaged in the Kirishky district, which is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery. 2 Min read Moscow Targeted by Second Ukrainian Drone Attack in a Week Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency crews were dispatched to areas where debris from several intercepted drones had fallen. 2 Min read