Founder of Russian retailer Wildberries calls Ukrainian attacks 'acts of terrorism'
Kim said Wildberries has already made two support payments to sellers and is overhauling logistics and security after the drone attacks.
- On July 31, Wildberries founder and CEO Tatyana Kim condemned recent Ukrainian drone strikes on company warehouses as "acts of terrorism," stating the campaign has impacted millions of people across 10 countries.
- Ukrainian officials claim the strikes disrupt Russian military logistics, an accusation Kim rejected by comparing Wildberries' inventory to global platforms like Amazon and Alibaba, arguing the site sells standard civilian goods.
- Describing the Yekaterinburg warehouse attack, Kim reported more than 200 incoming fixed-wing drones, prompting the company to declare recent strikes "constitute force majeure" and deny direct compensation.
- To maintain operations, Wildberries is coordinating with the Russian government to provide support measures while restructuring logistics and deploying about 2,000 personnel daily for fire safety protection.
- As the company accounts for nearly 50% of Russia's online retail market and supports around 4 million jobs, these attacks highlight the growing strain on the nation's wartime economy.
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Ukraine widens deep strikes to Russian warehousing
Ukraine has expanded its long-range strike campaign to include warehouses belonging to the Russian retail giant Wildberries, an additional target set being prosecuted alongside its continued campaign against Russia’s oil system, according to a Western official. Asked about the recent wave of air attacks and Ukraine’s ability to strike back, a Western official said Ukrainian deep strikes were becoming more effective “both in terms of range, volum…
The Ukrainian strikes killed two people in Saratov's oblast. A fire was also declared in a warehouse in Wildberries in the Russian region of Samara.
The attacks on the Russian e-commerce giant have led to billions in losses. Wildberries CEO denies that they are cooperating with the Russian military. – For almost two weeks, our company's warehouses have been exposed to terrorist attacks. Why our warehouses?, says Tatiana Kim, according to Kyiv Independent.
The Kremlin is considering financial support for the Russian online retailer Wildberries. The company, which holds a position in Russia similar to Bol in the Netherlands and Amazon in the United States, has lost approximately 10 percent of its storage capacity and large quantities of inventory due to Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukraine claims to be deliberately attacking the online retailer because, according to Kyiv, it helps supply the Russian ar…
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