Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a major Wildberries logistics and distribution complex in Russia\u2019s Bashkortostan region overnight Thursday, with a large fire breaking out at the facility shortly after the attack. <\/p>\n
The strike reportedly occurred in the Chishminsky district, where one of Russian online marketplace Wildberries\u2019 major logistics hubs is located, according to the Exilenova+ Telegram channel, RBC Ukraine<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca5 Ukraine strikes major Russian Wildberries logistics hub pic.twitter.com\/DAifmCz0iO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) August 13, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cA large Wildberries<\/a> warehouse and distribution complex is on fire in the Chishminsky district of Bashkortostan,\u201d the channel reported.<\/p>\n The facility is reportedly used to store, sort and distribute goods, including items described as dual-use products.<\/p>\n The report said the fire erupted at the complex following the alleged Ukrainian strike. The extent of the damage and whether there were casualties was not immediately clear.<\/p>\n The reported attack comes amid a series of Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian infrastructure and industrial facilities far from the front lines.<\/p>\n A major oil refinery in Bashkortostan was also reportedly on fire around the same time. The refinery produces automotive gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, polyethylene and other products.<\/p>\n The distance involved highlights the expanding reach of Ukraine\u2019s long-range drone campaign, with the refinery reportedly located about 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine.<\/p>\n Wildberries has previously faced disruptions and losses linked to reported Ukrainian attacks, while the company has introduced tighter security restrictions following the strikes.<\/p>\n News.Az<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Aysel Mammadzada<\/a>
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