Russia’s largest online retailer will resume operations at its Tambov region facility on July 23, five days after a deadly Ukrainian drone strike.
Key facts
- •The drone strike on July 18 caused an estimated 50 billion rubles in damages.
- •Eight people were killed and approximately 80 were injured in the attacks on the two warehouses.
- •Wildberries updated its seller agreement in early July to exclude liability for drone-related damages.
- •Tatyana Kim stated that the company will provide support measures to affected sellers despite the liability exemption.
Wildberries plans to reopen its logistics complex in Kotovsk on July 23, less than a week after the facility was struck by Ukrainian drones on July 18. The company's founder, Tatyana Kim, confirmed that the warehouse will resume accepting shipments and selling stored goods once damage assessments are finalized. The strike, which also targeted a facility in Elektrostal, resulted in eight deaths and approximately 80 injuries.
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Status of Damaged Facilities
While the Kotovsk warehouse is set to resume operations, the status of the Elektrostal facility remains uncertain. Kim stated that the company will soon list goods previously stored at the Elektrostal site on its seller portal, though she did not confirm if that location would reopen.
Compensation and Liability
Wildberries has faced inquiries regarding compensation for goods damaged during the attacks. The company previously updated its seller agreement in early July to include a clause exempting the marketplace from liability in the event of a drone strike. Despite this, Kim stated that the company would provide support to sellers and is working to expedite damage assessments.
Timeline
- Early JulyWildberries added a clause to its seller agreement exempting the company from liability for drone attacks.
- July 18Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries warehouses in Kotovsk and Elektrostal.
- July 23Wildberries is scheduled to reopen the Kotovsk warehouse following damage assessments.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Meduza (English).
