Ukraine Drones Hit Wildberries Warehouses
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- Ukraine is carrying out drone attacks on warehouses owned by Wildberries, Russia's most profitable online retailer, according to a CBC "About That" video explainer
- Andrew Chang hosts the 1 minute 45 second CBC "About That" video titled "Why attack 'Russia's Amazon'?" which explores the rationale behind the warehouse strikes
Why it matters: Ukraine's drone strikes on Wildberries — Russia's most profitable online retailer — extend the war's economic damage beyond military infrastructure into commercial logistics. Targeting a major consumer-facing brand puts pressure on the Russian economy through commerce, not just battlefield losses.
