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Ukraine widens economic pressure campaign inside Russia

Published 16 August 2026 · politics

Ukraine says its latest long-range drone attack damaged Wildberries' largest warehouse at Koledino near Moscow. Kyiv says the broader campaign has now disabled seven of

Ukraine says its latest long-range drone attack damaged Wildberries' largest warehouse at Koledino near Moscow. Kyiv says the broader campaign has now disabled seven of the company's ten biggest logistics centers. The strike came during one of the largest recent attacks on the Moscow region, with Russian authorities reporting hundreds of drones targeting the area.

We ask Robert Murrett, Deputy Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at Syracuse University, whether these attacks are disrupting Russian logistics, influencing public opinion, or both. 00:00 Wildberries warehouse near Moscow hit by fire 00:51 Robert Murrett joins DW for analysis 01:12 Ukraine's strategy of imposing costs on the Kremlin 02:07 Alleged links between Wildberries and Russian military supplies 03:01 Are the attacks changing behavior in Moscow?

03:57 Can Russia protect warehouses and oil facilities? 04:43 Zelensky's extended long-range strike campaign For more news go to Follow DW on social media ►

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