Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks on two Wildberries warehouses in Russia resulted in eight deaths and dozens of injuries, according to officials.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted two major logistics warehouses belonging to the Russian retailer Wildberries on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Russian officials reported that the attacks, which occurred in the Tambov region and Elektrostal, resulted in eight deaths and more than 60 injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the facilities were used to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment.

Impact of the Strikes

In the city of Kotovsk, located in the Tambov region, seven night-shift workers were killed and 25 others were wounded. In Elektrostal, near Moscow, one person died and 37 others were injured. The strikes caused large fires at both facilities, with footage showing significant damage to the warehouse structures. In addition to the warehouses, a drone hit an oil depot in Noginsk, forcing the evacuation of a nearby maternity hospital and a residential building. Another drone struck a residential building in the city of Vladimir, causing a brief fire.

Strategic Objectives

President Zelensky described the targets as significant logistical facilities used by Russia to support its military efforts. Serhii Kuzan, chairman of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre, noted that Wildberries serves as a vital logistics component, with its platform reportedly used to purchase military equipment such as body armor and walkie-talkies. The strikes are part of a broader Ukrainian aerial campaign targeting energy and military infrastructure inside Russia.