Fire reported at another Wildberries warehouse in Russia
Usagevpn.com – A fire broke out at a Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Samara region on Sunday following an attack, the company’s press service has confirmed. In a post on Telegram, the Russian online retailer said there were currently no reported casualties and that “logistics chains have been reorganised.” “The receipt of deliveries and dispatch of orders are now being handled at other facilities,” it added. Video footage circulating on social media appears to show a large blaze at the warehouse, with flames engulfing the building and huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. This latest incident adds to growing concerns about the vulnerability of Russian logistics infrastructure amid ongoing hostilities.
In July, Ukrainian forces targeted multiple Wildberries logistics facilities across Russia as part of Kyiv’s “long-range sanctions” against Moscow, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the warehouses were involved in supplying drone parts and navigation equipment for the Russian military. Wildberries was founded in 2004 by Russian billionaire Tatyana Kim and has gone on to become the country’s largest online marketplace. Products offered on its website now include items such as knives, helmets, camouflage, and night-vision devices. The company’s expansion into military-related goods has made it a strategic target for Ukrainian operations.
Broader conflict context and international response
In a social media post on Sunday, Zelenskyy said Russian forces had launched around 1,900 drones, roughly 1,600 aerial bombs, and 144 missiles against 16 regions of Ukraine this week. “Today, Sumy was struck by aerial bombs. In Brovary, one person was killed in a drone strike, and six people were injured,” he wrote. The scale of Russian attacks underscores the intensity of the current phase of the conflict and highlights the need for enhanced air defence capabilities.
“According to preliminary data, as of 8:00 am, air defences had shot down or neutralised 109 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerber, and Italmas types, ‘Banderole’ loitering munitions and other types of drones in the north, south and east of the country,” the Ukrainian air force said in a statement.
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones and loitering munitions overnight. Ukrainian forces targeted Russia’s Saratov oil refinery and Engels military air base overnight, per Zelenskyy. An oil depot in the Kaluga region and a facility involved in the storage of attack drones in Brysansk were also hit, he added. It comes as the Ukrainian leader made a fresh plea for more Patriot interceptors. The US-made Patriot is one of the world’s most advanced air defence systems and can be used to defend against ballistic and cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and aircraft.
The coveted system is expensive and limited in supply, but it is seen by Kyiv as crucial to success in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invading forces. “The world has Patriot missiles,” Zelenskyy said on Saturday evening. “What matters now is for our partners to make the political decision to provide the necessary packages.” The United States knows what we need. Europe knows what we need. Anti-ballistic missiles must protect people – not sit in stockpiles.” On Friday, US President Donald Trump appeared to go back on a promise to let Kyiv build its own Patriot missiles.
FAQ: What You Need to Know
Q: What caused the fire at the Wildberries warehouse? A: The fire was reported following an attack on the Samara region facility. While the exact cause has not been specified, it is believed to be related to the ongoing Ukrainian operations targeting Russian logistics infrastructure.
Q: How is Wildberries managing operations after the fire? A: According to the company’s press service, logistics chains have been reorganised. The receipt of deliveries and dispatch of orders are now being handled at other facilities to minimize disruption to customers.
Q: What are the Patriot missiles and why are they important? A: The US-made Patriot is one of the world’s most advanced air defence systems. It can be used to defend against ballistic and cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and aircraft. Ukraine has been requesting more systems to strengthen its air defences.
Q: Has Trump changed his position on Patriot missiles for Ukraine? A: At the 2026 NATO summit in Turkey, Trump told Zelenskyy that Washington would give Ukraine a license to build Patriots. However, during a cabinet meeting on Friday, he indicated that the US has not yet agreed to this arrangement, calling it “a hard thing to give away that kind of technology.”
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