Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 in Russia
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jul 18, 2026 · Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The attack on Wildberries, a major Russian e-commerce firm, may disrupt logistics operations and increase operational costs. Escalation of drone warfare raises geopolitical risk, potentially affecting investor sentiment toward Russian assets.
On July 18, 2026, Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Wildberries logistics centre in Russia — Kotovsk, Russia — Tambov Oblast, Russia, killing seven night-shift employees and wounding 24, according to Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov. Simultaneously, over 370 drones were launched toward Russia — Moscow, with 64 destroyed on approach, per Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Wildberries reported attacks on its complexes in Russia — Kotovsk and Russia — Elektrostal, with fires contained in Tambov but ongoing in Russia — Elektrostal. The attack is part of Ukraine's campaign of retaliation for Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian territory. US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war have stalled as Washington focuses on Iran.
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