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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian Wildberries logistics hub and university
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On 3 August 2026, a Ukrainian drone attack struck a Wildberries logistics centre in Vladimir Oblast and university buildings in Belgorod, near the Ukraine border. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the targeted university was developing an automated UAV control system based on the Milandr microprocessor, ostensibly for civilian uses like monitoring power lines and aerial photography. The Wildberries centre, a key distribution hub for central, north-western, and northern Russia, has been repeatedly targeted since mid-July 2026, with previous attacks in Elektrostal, Kotovsk, Krasnodar, Nevinnomyssk, Simferopol, and several other regions. The attacks aim to weaken infrastructure supporting Russian military operations, as Wildberries warehouses store dual-use goods including electronics and navigation equipment used by the Russian defence industry and drone production. Wildberries is Russia's largest online trading platform, handling millions of daily orders.
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Author: Patryk Jagnieża
According to Ukrainska Pravda, a Russian university that was developing an automated UAV control system based on the Milandr microprocessor has been struck. The system was reportedly intended for "civilian purposes," including monitoring power lines, heating pipelines, and conducting aerial photography.
Wildberries Distribution Centre Under Attack
The Wildberries distribution centre plays a key role in the movement of goods between the Moscow region and central, north-western, and northern parts of Russia. Wildberries' infrastructure has been targeted by Ukrainian attacks since mid-July 2026.
Previous Attacks on Wildberries Facilities
Attacks have occurred in the following locations:
- Elektrostal (Moscow Oblast)
- Kotovsk (Tambov Oblast)
- Krasnodar
- Nevinnomyssk
- Simferopol (Crimea)
- Voronezh region
- Penza region
- Ryazan region
Strategic Objectives
The primary aim of these attacks is to weaken the infrastructure supporting Russian military operations. Dual-use goods stored in the company's warehouses include:
- Electronics
- Navigation equipment
- Other components used by the Russian defence industry and in drone production
Wildberries is Russia's largest online trading platform, handling millions of orders daily and serving as a key element of the country's e-commerce sector.
Tags: UAV | Russia | Drones | Ukraine | War in Ukraine | Wildberries
Source
Defence24.comWestern
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