Ukrainian drone strikes targeted the Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, sparking a massive fire that spread across more than 100,000 square meters, according to regional governor Jevgenijus Pervyšovas and monitoring channel Exilenova Plus. The facility forms part of an ongoing campaign by Ukrainian forces against the e-commerce giant’s supply chain infrastructure across Russia, targeting sites that the Kyiv Independent reports offer various military equipment, including drone components and armor.
Tambov Oblast Logistics Center Engulfed in Flames
According to monitoring channel Exilenova Plus, the complex caught fire following the impact, with Tambov Oblast Governor Jevgenijus Pervyšovas later confirming that the site sustained severe structural damage during a mass unmanned aerial vehicle attack on the region. Social media footage shared by tracking accounts, such as Special Kherson Cat, showed intense flames consuming large portions of the property.
Tula Oblast Facility Hit in Expanding Campaign
A separate Wildberries warehouse located in Aleksin, Tula Oblast, also caught fire following a Ukrainian drone strike, according to Exilenova Plus and local authorities. Tula Oblast’s governor confirmed that the regional logistics site was struck during the coordinated drone barrage, which hit multiple industrial targets roughly 320 kilometers northeast of the Ukrainian border.
Broader Infrastructure Strikes Across Russia
The synchronized drone campaign extended beyond logistics warehouses, with monitoring channels reporting additional strikes in Kazan, the capital of the Tatarstan Republic. While details regarding specific targets in Kazan remain limited, regional authorities faced a barrage of incoming aerial threats that disrupted normal operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the fire at the Wildberries warehouse?
According to regional officials and monitoring channels like Exilenova Plus, the fire was caused by a Ukrainian drone strike during a mass unmanned aerial vehicle attack.
Which locations were targeted in the recent strikes?
The attacks hit Wildberries logistics hubs in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, and Aleksin, Tula Oblast, alongside reported explosions in Kazan, Tatarstan.
How large was the affected area in Kotovsk?
Tambov Oblast Governor Jevgenijus Pervyšovas stated that the fire at the Kotovsk facility spread across more than 100,000 square meters.
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