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Ukraine Strikes Wildberries Warehouses in Russia, Killing Two in Lipetsk

Ukrainian forces launched drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses in the Tambov Oblast, Russia, on August 26, 2026, causing a fire covering over 100,000 square meters. The strikes followed earlier attacks on competitor Ozon and included a separate attack in Lipetsk that killed two people.

Ukraine carried out new strikes on the warehouses of Russia's largest e-commerce company, Wildberries, in the Tambov region, according to Lativan Public Service Media. Regional Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov confirmed the fire covered over 100,000 square meters after a massive drone attack. The Kyiv Independent reported that Ukrainian forces resumed strikes on Wildberries following several days of attacks on Ozon. Telex stated that Russia launched over 160 drones at Ukraine from Saturday to Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Dnevnik reported that an attack in Lipetsk killed two people when a drone struck an apartment building, causing a fire. Novinky noted that Ukrainian drones hit a main Wildberries warehouse in Tambov, while Lithuanian National Radio and Television confirmed the strikes followed attacks on Ozon facilities.

Where Sources Diverge

The exact date of the attack is reported as August 26 by some sources, while others mention Wednesday (which could be August 26 or 27 depending on the time zone).

lativan-public-service-media

August 26

novinky

Wednesday

The size of the fire is reported as over 100,000 square meters by Infobae, while other sources do not specify the exact area.

infobae

over 100,000 square meters

kyiv-independent

not specified

The number of drones used in the attack is reported as over 160 by Telex, while other sources do not specify the exact number.

telex

over 160 drones

novinky

not specified

Timelines

Sources

IndependentDnevnikAug 26, 04:09 PM
Ukrainian Attack Causes Two Deaths in Russia, Targets Wildberries Again

In the Ukrainian attack on the southern Russian region of Lipetsk, two people died after a drone struck an apartment house, which then caught fire. The attack also caused a fire at the warehouse of the largest online retailer in Russia in the city of Kotovsk.

IndependentNovinkyAug 26, 12:02 PM
Ukrainians Hit Another Wildberries Warehouse in Tambov Region

Drones operated by Ukrainian forces hit one of the main warehouses of the Russian retail company Wildberries in the Tambov region on Wednesday. An oil refinery near Novy Novogorod also came under attack.

IndependentTelexAug 26, 11:00 AM
Despite a Few Days of Break, Ukrainians Again Attack the Wildberries Facility in Russia

The Russians attacked Ukraine with more than 160 drones from Saturday to Sunday morning.

IndependentinfobaeAug 26, 10:53 AM
Ukraine Resumes Attacks on Wildberries, the 'Russian Amazon', with a New Strike in Tambov

Regional Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov confirmed that the fire covered over 100,000 square meters after a massive drone attack

PublicLativan Public Service MediaAug 26, 08:17 AM
Ukraine carries out new strikes on Russian company 'Wildberries' warehouses

After a prolonged pause, Ukraine has carried out new strikes on the warehouses of Russia's largest e-commerce company 'Wildberries'.

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionAug 26, 07:13 AM
Karas Ukrainoje. Ukraine Strikes Again at 'Wildberries' - Reports of Fire in Tambovo Region

Ukrainian forces renewed attacks on the largest Russian e-commerce company 'Wildberries', following attacks on its competitor 'Ozon' facilities after several days. On August 26, surveillance channels reported explosions in the Tambovo region and in occupied Ukrainian territories, reports 'Kyiv Independent'.

IndependentKyiv IndependentAug 26, 03:19 AM
Ukrainian forces resume strikes on Russia's Wildberries amid reported attack in Tambov Oblast

Ukrainian forces resumed strikes on Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, following several days of strikes on competitor Ozon, monitoring channels reported Aug. 26 as explosions rocked Tambov Oblast and Ukraine's occupied territories.