Ukrainian drone attacks reportedly struck Wildberries warehouses near Moscow and St. Petersburg, alongside an oil refinery in Samara Oblast.

Ukrainian forces launched a series of drone strikes across Russia overnight on August 4, targeting logistics hubs and energy infrastructure. Reports indicate that facilities belonging to the e-commerce company Wildberries were hit in Moscow and Leningrad oblasts, while a fire broke out at the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast.

Attacks on Wildberries Logistics Hubs

In Moscow Oblast, drones struck the Novosyolki industrial zone in the city of Chekhov, approximately 65 kilometers south of the Kremlin. Regional Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported that the attack resulted in five deaths and six injuries. Later that morning, a second Wildberries facility was struck in Krasny Bor, located about 33 kilometers southeast of St. Petersburg. Leningrad Oblast Governor Alexander Drozdenko and the company's press service both confirmed the strike on the warehouse.

Impact on Russian Oil and Infrastructure

A large fire was reported at the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast following a strike. While the specific weaponry used was not immediately confirmed, the facility has previously been targeted by Ukrainian long-range drones. Ukraine maintains that such energy sites are legitimate military targets because they provide fuel and funding for Russia's war efforts.

Context of Wildberries and Sanctions

Wildberries has faced multiple attacks on its facilities in recent weeks. Data Insight analyst Sergei Semko estimated that potential losses for sellers on the platform could reach 215–280 billion rubles, or approximately $2.7–$3.5 billion. The company, founded by Tatiana Kim, has been subject to international sanctions, with Poland previously identifying it as a major taxpayer in Russia. Additionally, the company's banking arm was sanctioned by the European Union in July.