On the night of July 30, the logistics infrastructure of one of Russia's largest retailers faced a serious test. Ukrainian drones struck warehouses belonging to the company Wildberries, located deep within Russian territory. Specifically, a facility in the city of Sarapul in the Udmurt Republic was targeted.
The scale of the fire was so significant that the consequences of the attack were visible even from space. Satellite images captured a giant column of black smoke rising above the industrial zone. Visually, it appears as a massive cloud enveloping the logistics complex, where active fire sources are visible.
Attack targets: Penza and Sarapul
According to data cited by RBK-Ukraine from the Russian publication "Radio Liberty," two major facilities were hit on the night of July 30. In addition to Sarapul, a logistics hub in Penza was struck. This complex is one of the key ones for the company, covering an area of approximately 180,000 square meters.
FPV drones were used to carry out the strikes. The incident in Sarapul was accompanied by a powerful fire that quickly engulfed a significant part of the building. Photos from the scene show flames bursting from windows and damaged structures, while thick smoke obscures the sky.
A series of strikes against logistics
The attack on facilities in Udmurtia and Penza is not an isolated incident. Since July 18, Ukraine has damaged 13 Wildberries warehouses to varying degrees. This indicates a systematic approach to targeting the retailer's logistics network.
One of the most significant episodes was the attack on Ryazan on July 29. That night, the city came under a massive drone assault. The targets included not only the Wildberries sorting center but also a local oil refinery, indicating a wide range of targets selected for the attacks.
Consequences for business
Amidst ongoing attacks, the company is forced to find ways to minimize risks. RBK-Ukraine reported that Wildberries is considering relocating part of its logistics capacity outside of Russia, specifically to Kazakhstan. Against the backdrop of regular strikes on warehouses, the company is urgently seeking new premises capable of ensuring uninterrupted operations despite the threat of shelling.
