Wildberries in the crosshairs: Kyiv takes aim at Russia’s top e‑retailer | TheBriefWire
Wildberries in the crosshairs: Kyiv takes aim at Russia’s top e‑retailer
Published 4 August 2026 · world
Russian missile and drone strikes on commercial warehouses and civilian shipping give Kyiv a new justification for expanding attacks inside Russia. Ukraine now targets Wildberries
Russian missile and drone strikes on commercial warehouses and civilian shipping give Kyiv a new justification for expanding attacks inside Russia. Ukraine now targets Wildberries, the country’s largest online retailer, accusing it of handling 30% of dual‑use or military goods for the defence ministry.
The EU has sanctioned the company’s banking arm, citing tax flows to the Kremlin. Ukrainian officials say the strategy aims to instill fear, inflict economic
losses and make ordinary Russians feel the reality of war. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: August 4, 2026 • 11:07 PM IST · Updated: August 4, 2026 • 11:42 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Russian missile and drone strikes on commercial warehouses and civilian shipping give Kyiv a new justification for expanding attacks inside Russia.
Ukraine now targets Wildberries, the country’s largest online retailer, accusing it of handling 30% of dual‑use or military goods for the defence ministry.
The EU has sanctioned the company’s banking arm, citing tax flows to the Kremlin.
Ukrainian officials say the strategy aims to instill fear, inflict economic losses and make ordinary Russians feel the reality of war.
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