Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Wildberries Sortation Center in Tula Region Ablaze

Aug. 5, 2026 A burning Wildberries sortation center in the Tula region. @exilenova_plus / Telegram Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries sortation center in the Tula region, the online retailer and local officials said Wednesday morning, with at least one person injured in the attack. Tula region Governor Dmitry Milyayev said more than 100 drones were intercepted in the skies above his region amid an overnight barrage. He said a fire broke out at the Wildberries facility and that emergency crews were responding to the site. In a press release, Wildberries confirmed the attack on its sortation center in the Tula region. The company said its employees were evacuated from the facility and that shipments would be redirected to other locations. Images shared on social media showed a large fire and column of smoke rising above what was said to be the Wildberries sortation center in the Tula region. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 475 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Tuesday night and Wednesday 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. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian strikes near Kyiv killed at least fourteen people and injured more than two dozen others, emergency officials said. Warehouses were also targeted in the overnight attacks. Read more about: Wildberries , Tula , 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 Ukrainian Drones Kill 8 in Russia and Strike Wildberries Warehouse Russia's Defense Ministry said it had downed 635 Ukrainian drones overnight. 2 Min read Ukraine Ramps Up Campaign Against Wildberries, Striking Warehouses in Penza and Udmurtia The attacks come after Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least eight people overnight and Poland scrambled fighter jets. 2 Min read 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 Ukrainian Drone Strikes in Tula Region Kill 3 as Russian Barrage Sets Historic Kyiv Monastery Ablaze Russia’s military disputed the claim that it hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and said its forces only targeted Ukrainian defense companies. 2 Min read