Ukrainian Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses Had an Unexpected Effect on Russian Drone Use. Here’s Why

Russian forces have introduced limits on the use of drone-related equipment after Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries logistics centers destroyed stocks of components used for unmanned systems, according to Yurii Fedorenko, commander of Ukraine’s 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade.

Speaking during an ArmyTV broadcast on August 1, Fedorenko said the attacks had disrupted supplies of parts needed for Russian drone operations.

According to ArmyTV, Fedorenko said Russian units were forced to introduce restrictions covering items including cameras, propellers, controllers, batteries, and other components required both for assembling drones and upgrading existing systems.

“The enemy and its specialized units were forced to introduce limits on the use of unmanned drones. Cameras, propellers, controllers, batteries, and other components needed for manufacturing and upgrading drones burned in huge quantities at the warehouses that were struck.”

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Fedorenko argued that the warehouses served a dual purpose, functioning as commercial logistics hubs while also supporting Russia’s military supply chain.

“We can state that these warehouses had a dual purpose. First of all, they were used for the military logistics of the Russian occupation forces inside the country and later to support the front in general. Therefore, such strikes have a comprehensive impact on the conduct of combat operations.”

The comments come after weeks of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes targeting Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace. Since mid-July, multiple logistics centers across Russia and temporarily occupied Crimea have been hit, disrupting warehouse operations and damaging a significant share of the company’s storage capacity.

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The attacks have also prompted Wildberries to adjust its logistics network. According to Kommersant, the company has been seeking warehouse space in Kazakhstan to protect part of its storage capacity from future Ukrainian drone strikes.

Ukrainian officials have previously argued that some Wildberries facilities stored dual-use goods, including drone components and navigation equipment destined for Russia’s military. Moscow and Wildberries have denied that the company supports military logistics.

The strikes also coincided with changes on the company’s online marketplace. In late July, Wildberries removed its dedicated “Everything for the SMO” product tag after media scrutiny, although military-related goods—including body armor, helmets, drone accessories, and other tactical equipment—remained available through other categories and search tags.

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