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Wildberries warehouse burns near St Petersburg after Ukrainian drone strike
Published 4 August 2026 · india
Ukrainian drones strike a Wildberries warehouse near St Petersburg, sparking a fire at one of Russia’s key online retail hubs. Russia says air defences repel
Ukrainian drones strike a Wildberries warehouse near St Petersburg, sparking a fire at one of Russia’s key online retail hubs. Russia says air defences repel drones over several western and central regions as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks.
Kyiv officials claim Wildberries logistics sites store restricted drone components and support Russia’s military industry, a charge Moscow and the company deny. The strikes raise fears for supply chains, banking stability and civilian safety far from the front line.
Al Jazeera's Yulia Shapovalova reports from Russia. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: August 5, 2026 • 1:07 AM IST · Updated: August 5, 2026 • 1:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Ukrainian drones strike a Wildberries warehouse near St Petersburg, sparking a fire at one of Russia’s key online retail hubs.
Russia says air defences repel drones over several western and central regions as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks.
Kyiv officials claim Wildberries logistics sites store restricted drone components and support Russia’s military industry, a charge Moscow and the company deny.
The strikes raise fears for supply chains, banking stability and civilian safety far from the front line.
Al Jazeera's Yulia Shapovalova reports from Russia.
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