Attack on Wildberries warehouse in Tver region: smoke, but no casualties — what is known as of August 14, 2026

On the night of August 14, 2026, the logistics complex of the Wildberries marketplace in the Kalinin district of the Tver region was attacked by drones. This was reported by the regional governor Vitaly Korolev, confirming that drone debris damaged the wall of one of the warehouse buildings. Smoke arose at the scene, which was promptly extinguished by fire services. According to the governor, there were no casualties among the enterprise employees.

Scale of damage and attack location

The Wildberries warehouse complex is located in the "Emmaus" (Emaus) special economic zone, 150 km from Moscow. The first phase of the facility, covering 77,000 square meters, was put into operation on April 30, 2026. Upon completion of construction, the total area of the complex is expected to reach 150,000 square meters. The attack targeted the already operational part of the building, although the exact volume of material damage has not yet been disclosed.

Context: a series of strikes against Wildberries logistics

This is not the first attack on the marketplace's infrastructure. Since July 18, 2026, analysts estimate that 21 Wildberries logistics centers in Russia have been damaged or destroyed. A particularly large-scale strike occurred in Bashkortostan, where fire destroyed nearly 30,000 square meters of the building — approximately one-fifth of the entire complex. These events caused serious disruptions in the platform's operations and led to billion-dollar losses for sellers, as previously reported by RFI.

Contradictory data

While the authorities of the Tver region report local smoke and no casualties, some independent sources point to more serious consequences. In particular, satellite images published by international observers show traces of fire on the complex's territory. Additionally, social media reports emerged about a temporary suspension of the warehouse's operations, which may indicate deeper damage than officially stated. However, this data has not yet been confirmed by any official sources.

Regional context: attacks on Moscow and Leningrad region

The attack on the warehouse in the Tver region occurred against the backdrop of increased drone activity in central Russia. On the same night, drones attacked Moscow and the Leningrad region, where damage and a fire were recorded in the Ust-Luga port area. According to regional authorities, air defense shot down more than fifty drones. This indicates a coordinated series of strikes against the country's logistics and transport infrastructure.

Consequences for business and customers

For Wildberries, such attacks are becoming a systemic problem. Suspension of warehouse operations leads to delivery delays, price increases, and customer dissatisfaction. In the Perm region, for example, the company was already forced to temporarily suspend operations at one of its facilities due to the drone danger regime, as reported by 66.ru. Analysts warn that further attacks could lead to long-term disruptions in the platform's operations and a loss of trust from partners.