August 13, 2026, marked a day of large-scale strikes against Russia's logistics infrastructure and energy sector. During the night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a powerful attack on one of the largest complexes of the Wildberries marketplace, located in Bashkortostan. A pillar of fire and thick smoke rising into the sky over the Chishminsky district served as evidence of a successful attack, reported by local residents and independent sources.
Strike on the Logistics Hub in Bashkortostan
According to data obtained from the Telegram channel Exilenova+ and confirmed by RBC-Ukraine, a massive fire broke out at the Wildberries warehouse and distribution complex on the night of August 13. The facility is located in the Chishminsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Witnesses report that the fire engulfed a significant portion of the territory, with smoke visible for many kilometers.
This hub is a key link in the logistics network of the Russian giant, responsible for storage, sorting, and distribution of goods. It is important to note that, as in previous attacks, the Ukrainian side emphasizes the dual-use nature of Wildberries facilities, which are used to ship goods, including those that may be in demand by military structures.
Synchronized Attack: Oil Refinery and Logistics
The attack on the warehouse in Bashkortostan was not an isolated incident. During the same period, one of the country's largest oil refineries (OR) is burning in the region. This facility plays a critical role in the aggressor's economy, producing automotive gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, and polyethylene.
To strike this strategic target, Ukrainian drones had to cover a colossal distance—approximately 1,400 kilometers. This indicates a significant expansion of the range of strike assets and the ability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike deep into the enemy's rear, coordinating attacks on energy and logistics simultaneously.
Economic Consequences and Market Reaction
The series of strikes on Wildberries objects, which began earlier and continues now, is causing colossal damage to business. RBC-Ukraine previously reported that the attacks led to billion-dollar losses for sellers storing goods in the marketplace's warehouses. In response to the threat of new attacks, Wildberries management was forced to introduce strict restrictions and security measures, which, however, did not save the facilities from strikes.
Experts note that strikes on logistics centers affect not only the marketplace itself but also the largest banks in Russia, which finance this ecosystem and are losing liquidity due to the burning of assets.
Contradictory Data
While Ukrainian sources and independent channels (such as Exilenova+) confirm the fact of the attack on the facility in Bashkortostan and link it to the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, official Russian sources often silence such incidents or provide minimalist comments without confirming details. At the same time, other sources, such as Unian, report fires on similar facilities in other regions (for example, in Ryazan), which creates a general picture of a systemic problem for Wildberries logistics, but requires careful verification of each specific incident separately.
