Ukraine has struck additional facilities operated by Wildberries, described as Russia's largest online retailer, with five people reported killed in the Moscow region, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Facilities of Wildberries, described by the BBC as Russia's largest online retailer, were hit.
- Five people were reported killed in the Moscow region, the BBC said.
- Wildberries facilities were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver, according to the BBC.
Ukraine has struck further facilities operated by Wildberries, described by the BBC as Russia’s largest online retailer, with five people reported killed in the Moscow region, according to the BBC.
In addition to the Moscow region, facilities operated by the retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver, the BBC reported.
The BBC did not provide further details on the circumstances of the reported deaths, the extent of the damage, or the timing of the strikes. It was not immediately clear from the available source how the attacks were carried out or what response, if any, Russian or Ukrainian officials had given.
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Why it matters
According to the BBC, the reported strikes hit facilities of Russia's largest online retailer across several Russian regions. Further details, including official confirmation of casualties and the scope of the attacks, were not available in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What sites were hit?
According to the BBC, facilities operated by Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, were hit, including sites in the Moscow region, St Petersburg and Tver.
How many people were killed?
The BBC reported that five people were killed in the Moscow region.
What is Wildberries?
Wildberries is described by the BBC as Russia's largest online retailer.
Timeline
- Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region
BBC World: Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.