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By Open Chronicle with agencies
At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks struck southern Russia and Russian-occupied Crimea overnight, according to Russian authorities. The attacks also targeted another warehouse belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, as Kyiv continued its campaign against infrastructure it says supports Moscow’s military.
The latest strikes underline Ukraine’s growing strategy of targeting logistics hubs and infrastructure far behind the front lines while the conflict continues to intensify.
In Gelendzhik, Russia, a drone crashed directly onto a beach with tourists.
At least 3 people were killed and 13 others injured. pic.twitter.com/UAhg7uSBPH
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Civilian casualties reported
Russian officials said seven people, including three children, were killed in the Black Sea resort town of Arkhipo Osipovka in the Krasnodar region after drone debris fell onto the area during an overnight attack.
Regional authorities reported that around 40 people were injured.
Separately, Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed head of Crimea, said four people were killed and two others wounded during an attack on the annexed peninsula. He did not specify the exact location of the strike.
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show a drone crashing near a crowded beach after gunfire, believed to be from Russian air defence systems, could be heard before a large explosion.
Wildberries warehouse struck again
Ukraine also targeted another Wildberries logistics centre in Russia’s Vladimir region, east of Moscow.
The company said employees were evacuated after drones struck the facility, triggering a major fire. Regional Governor Alexander Avdeyev reported that three people were injured.
Images shared online showed thick black smoke rising from the warehouse, while satellite imagery later captured the smoke plume from space.
The latest attack is part of a sustained campaign against Wildberries that began in mid-July.
Logistics network under sustained pressure
Kyiv has repeatedly accused Wildberries of supplying Russia’s military with drone components, navigation equipment and other materials used in the war.
Ukraine has increasingly focused on the company’s extensive logistics network, arguing that disrupting warehouses and distribution centres weakens Russia’s ability to sustain military operations.
According to Russian media reports, the repeated attacks have destroyed a significant portion of Wildberries’ storage capacity and caused major financial losses for businesses operating through the platform.
Russia reports more than 130 drones intercepted
Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted 131 Ukrainian drones across Russian territory and occupied Crimea between Sunday night and Monday morning.
The large-scale aerial assault reflects Ukraine’s continued emphasis on long-range drone operations, which have expanded significantly in recent months and increasingly target military infrastructure, industrial facilities and logistics hubs hundreds of kilometres from the front line.
The attacks come as both sides continue to intensify long-range strikes, highlighting how the conflict has evolved into a war extending far beyond the battlefield, with critical infrastructure and economic assets becoming increasingly frequent targets.