Ukrainian drone attacks killed three people in Russia and set fire to a Wildberries logistics centre and a Lukoil refinery, as Kyiv said it struck 16 targets across the country, according to Al Jazeera.
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Ukrainian drone attacks killed three people in Russia and destroyed a Wildberries logistics centre by fire, according to reports by Al Jazeera published on August 26, 2026.
Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said the Wildberries logistics centre had been “completely destroyed by fire”, according to Al Jazeera.
The attacks also sparked a fire at Lukoil’s NORSI refinery, Al Jazeera reported, as part of what the outlet described as an intensified drone campaign by Kyiv.
Ukraine claimed that 16 targets were hit across Russia in the wave of attacks, according to Al Jazeera.
The reporting indicates the strikes targeted both commercial logistics infrastructure and energy facilities, though further details on the locations and the circumstances of the three deaths were not provided in the available sources.
Why it matters
The attacks point to an intensifying Ukrainian drone campaign that is reaching commercial and energy infrastructure deep inside Russia. Strikes on facilities such as refineries and major logistics hubs can affect fuel supplies and supply chains, extending the war's impact beyond the front lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Ukrainian drone attacks?
According to Al Jazeera, three people were killed in the Ukrainian air attacks in Russia.
What facilities were hit?
Al Jazeera reported that fires were sparked at Lukoil's NORSI refinery and at a Wildberries logistics hub, which the Tambov governor said was completely destroyed by fire.
How many targets did Ukraine say it struck?
Kyiv claimed that 16 targets were hit across Russia, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse
Al Jazeera: Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries logistics centre "completely destroyed by fire".
- Ukrainian air attacks kill three in Russia as Kyiv steps up drone campaign
Al Jazeera: Attacks spark fires at Lukoil's NORSI refinery and a Wildberries hub as Kyiv claims 16 targets hit across Russia.