Five people have been killed in the Moscow region as Ukraine continued strikes on warehouse facilities in Russia, with additional sites hit in St Petersburg and Tver, the BBC reports.
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Key facts
- Five people died in the Moscow region following Ukrainian warehouse strikes.
- Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit.
- Sites operated by Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, were among those struck.
- At least one person was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Five people have been killed in the Moscow region as Ukraine continued its campaign of strikes on warehouse facilities in Russia, according to the BBC.
The strikes were not limited to the area around the Russian capital. Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, the BBC reported.
According to the BBC, the targeted sites included facilities operated by Wildberries, described as Russia’s largest online retailer.
The reporting indicates the attacks form part of an ongoing series of strikes on warehouse infrastructure inside Russia.
Amid the exchanges, the BBC reported that at least one person was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
The full circumstances of the individual strikes, including precise locations and the extent of the damage at each facility, were not detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The reported deaths and strikes on commercial logistics sites point to a widening of targets in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Attacks on major retail and warehouse infrastructure can disrupt supply chains and affect civilians well beyond the front lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Moscow region strikes?
According to the BBC, five people were killed in the Moscow region as Ukraine continued its warehouse strikes.
Which other locations were hit?
The BBC reported that facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, including sites operated by Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer.
Were there casualties in Ukraine as well?
Yes. The BBC reported that at least one person was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Timeline
- Ukraine strikes more Wildberries sites as five killed in Moscow region
BBC World: Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.
- Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
BBC World: Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
- Five dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
BBC World: Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.