Sofia Volyanova

Ukrainian drone strikes on major Wildberries logistics centers across several Russian regions destroyed large quantities of goods, killed workers and disrupted hundreds of small businesses that depend on online marketplaces. Kyiv says the attacks target facilities supplying components for drones and military equipment, while Russia denies using such platforms for military procurement. Sellers report heavy financial losses and little expectation of compensation, especially after drone attacks were newly classified as force‑majeure events. The incidents add to mounting pressure on Russian small and medium‑sized enterprises already strained by higher taxes, communication disruptions and fuel shortages linked to earlier strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring growing economic vulnerability as the war continues.