Russian authorities have tightened their grip on public information after a wave of attacks on the country’s equivalent of Amazon.
Around 20 Wildberries warehouses have been struck by Ukrainian drones in less than three weeks, killing at least 13 people. Now, authorities have announced a new crackdown: a ban on employees bringing smartphones into Wildberries warehouses.
The move points to growing concerns from Vladimir Putin and his inner circle, who have tried to keep the war away from the daily lives of most Russians.
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In recent weeks, videos have circulated online showing distraught business owners who have lost millions in stock, as well as images of plumes of black smoke rising over warehouses across Russia.
