Ukraine launches massive drone swarm hitting Moscow-region Wildberries hub
Ukrainian forces executed their largest aerial operation of the war, launching over 800 drones at Russian territory overnight. A major strike targeted a 200,000-square-meter Wildberries distribution warehouse in Podolsk, igniting a massive blaze. Russian authorities confirmed six deaths across the country, including an 83-year-old man in Moscow and five residents in the Rostov region. Moscow's mayor reported 201 drones were intercepted over the capital region during the assault, which also targeted railway and forest infrastructure.
Date: August 16, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 6
Source: The Guardian