Massive fires broke out in southern Russia and power outages were reported in Crimea early Wednesday, with reports attributing the damage to Ukrainian strikes. Another hit on a Wildberries warehouse was also reported.
Massive fires are raging in southern Russia and power outages have been reported in Crimea, according to reports circulating Wednesday morning. The incidents are attributed to Ukrainian strikes, though independent verification is not yet available. A separate report mentions another hit on a Wildberries warehouse, which has been a repeated target in recent weeks.
The Zioneer has previously documented Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses and energy infrastructure. On July 20, Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Moscow Oblast. On July 18, a fire was reported at a Wildberries warehouse on the outskirts of Moscow. Energy infrastructure in Crimea has also been targeted in recent weeks, with reports of strikes on power facilities.
The extent of damage and casualties from the current incidents remains unconfirmed, and no official statements from Russian or Ukrainian authorities have been released yet.
2 developments
- DevelopingUkrainian strikes hit energy facilities in Crimea
- DevelopingUkraine launches large-scale attack across Russia, striking energy and security targets
- DevelopingRussia renews strikes on Ukrainian energy grid, five regions without power
- DevelopingUkraine launches massive overnight attack on hundreds of targets across Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg
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