Why has Ukraine begun striking warehouses belonging to Wildberries—Russia’s largest online retailer? While the Kremlin portrays these facilities as purely civilian, the reality behind these targeted strikes is far more complex. In this analytical report, we break down the three core reasons behind Ukraine’s operations against Russia’s retail giant:JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Context of Destruction: How four years of full-scale Russian attacks destroyed Ukraine’s postal, retail, and logistics infrastructure. Dual-Use Logistics: How Wildberries openly distributes FPV strike drones, bomb-release mechanisms, and tactical military gear hidden within civilian listings. Economic Bottlenecks & Tax Revenues: Disrupting the $500 million annual tax stream funding the Kremlin’s war effort, alongside the “parallel import” channels supplying sanctioned Western goods. Original analysis by Sergii Kostezh for Kyiv Post.
Why Is Ukraine Targeting Russia’s Wildberries Warehouses?
Why has Ukraine begun striking warehouses belonging to Wildberries—Russia’s largest online retailer?









