July 23, 2026 Smoke rising after Ukrainian drone attacks in the Moscow region. REUTERS / Stringer Kyrgyz labor migrants in Russia should exercise increased caution following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses belonging to online retailer Wildberries, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. “Due to ongoing reports of drone attacks in certain Russian regions, the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic advises Kyrgyz citizens to observe heightened safety precautions,” the ministry said in a statement. The Central Asian country urged its citizens to monitor alerts from local authorities and seek consular or legal assistance from the Kyrgyz Embassy in Moscow when necessary. According to the ministry, no Kyrgyz nationals were among the victims of Wednesday’s overnight drone strikes on Wildberries logistics hubs in southern Russia’s Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, which killed one person and injured several others. However, two Kyrgyz citizens were among more than 70 people injured over the weekend during previous Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries facilities in the Moscow and Tambov regions, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign ministry confirmed Monday. A Tajik national was reportedly killed in the Moscow region attack on Saturday. Seven others died in the strike in the Tambov region. Millions of Central Asian migrant workers live and work in Russia, and their financial remittances serve as a crucial economic backbone for countries like Kyrgyzstan. Read more about: Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia After Concert Attack The warning comes amid reports of increased police profiling of migrants from Tajikistan and other Central Asian republics. 2 Min read opinion Bektour Iskender Kyrgyzstan Is Copying Russia’s Dictatorship. I Fear It Could Get Worse Kyrgyzstan's descent into authoritarianism does not make global headlines, making it more likely Bishkek will continue along its dark path. 5 Min read Russia Jails Left-Wing Activist for ‘Extremism’ After Transfer From Kyrgyzstan Several anti-Kremlin activists fleeing persecution have been deported from or refused entry to Russia's neighbors and allies since Moscow invaded Ukraine... 1 Min read Armenian PM to Skip Summit Putin Due to Attend – Kyrgyzstan Pashinyan's snubbing the meeting of a Moscow-led regional grouping is a further blow to ties between Yerevan and Moscow, which have soured in recent weeks... 1 Min read
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