(MOSCOW OBLAST, RUSSIA) – Ukrainian forces have conducted a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region, setting ablaze two major Wildberries distribution hubs and causing significant disruption to the Russian economy. The overnight strike, one of the largest of the war, targeted the facilities on the southern edge of the Russian capital.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the attack on the company’s largest logistics centre in Koladino and a second hub in Domo Dedovo, stating in a social media post, “berry on top.” The Koladino warehouse, a 250,000 square metre facility and the largest of its kind in Russia, was almost completely destroyed. Estimates suggest that this single strike caused over $1 billion (£790 million) in merchandise and infrastructure damage.
The second facility struck, in Domo Dedovo, was the 27th largest Wildberries warehouse in the country, spanning approximately 45,000 square metres. The attacks occurred roughly 20 kilometres from the Kremlin and followed a massive operation in which Ukraine launched 370 drones into Russian territory. Despite claims from Russian officials that over 130 drones were intercepted on their approach to Moscow, the resulting fires were visible for miles.
This latest assault brings the number of Wildberries warehouses destroyed or damaged by Ukrainian forces to over twenty since strikes began on 19th July 2025. It is estimated that more than 118,000 Russians have lost their jobs as a direct result of this campaign. The disruption has crippled the company’s logistics, forcing many sellers to adopt a “fulfilled by seller” model, storing goods in private spaces to avoid the targeted central hubs.
The drone offensive also extended to Russia’s military-industrial base. The Ukrainian military launched a separate strike on the Progress Rocket Centre in Samara Oblast, a key production site for the Soyuz-2 rocket line and the new “Rozvet” internet satellite system intended to rival Starlink. The strike damaged Building 106A, which assembles electronics and control systems, and Building 106, used for final assembly. Experts warn that repairs could take months due to clean room requirements and sanctions on electronic components.
Simultaneously, drones targeted the Kinski Kenat solid rocket motor production facility in the Rostov region. This plant produces fuel for missiles including the Kh-59 and Iskander systems. High-resolution imagery confirmed that at least five workshop buildings at the site were hit, successfully penetrating several layers of Russian air defences.
Ukraine’s defence minister, Fedorov, stated that Ukraine could deploy its own domestically produced ballistic missiles by the end of the year. The new systems, named Fire-7 and Fire-9, are expected to have ranges of 200 km and beyond, with the latter capable of reaching Moscow.
The ongoing strikes have also severely impacted the occupied Crimean peninsula. The governor of Crimea acknowledged that the region’s electrical grid has been effectively destroyed, leaving residents without reliable power, running water, or internet access. Reports indicate widespread public frustration, with some Crimean residents reporting 23 days without electricity and significant fuel shortages. Social media posts show residents in some regions resorting to horses to bypass long queues at petrol stations.
In response to the attacks on its infrastructure, Russian forces targeted a large, open-air book market in Kyiv, known as “Petrivka,” setting fire to several rows of stalls. The attack was seen as a symbolic act against Ukrainian culture.
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