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News in English (USA) / 19.07.2026 / 23:00

Escalating Drone Warfare: Ukraine Strikes Russian Warehouses and Oil Depots

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes targeting key logistics hubs and warehouses across Russia, including the prominent Russian online retail giant Wildberries. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals and left more than 60 wounded. Notably, a massive Ukrainian drone assault hit Moscow, breaching air defenses and setting oil depots ablaze, leading to widespread destruction and chaos in the region. Russian officials report heavy losses, estimating damage to be in the tens of billions of roubles for the affected companies. The strikes are viewed as a retaliatory move by Ukraine, which aims to disrupt vital supply chains and showcase its drone capabilities amid the ongoing war. Smoke and flames have been seen rising from the impacted sites, further emphasizing the scale of this offensive.
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