Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Logistics Hubs in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Overnight on August 4, Ukrainian drones targeted three major logistics facilities across Russia, focusing on warehouses operated by the online retailer Wildberries. A strike in the Chekhov district of the Moscow region ignited a massive fire, resulting in five fatalities and ten injuries. Additional drone strikes were reported at warehouse sites near St. Petersburg and in the Tver region. The operation is part of Kyiv's strategy to disrupt Russia's consumer economy and military logistics.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Moscow Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Source: Reuters