• A Ukrainian drone strike on warehouses near Moscow has killed five people.
• The strikes targeted facilities operated by the online retailer Wildberries.
• Local officials report ten others were injured in the incident.

A Ukrainian drone strike overnight has targeted three warehouses in Russia, leading to the deaths of five people and injuries to ten others. The attack predominantly affected a facility operated by Wildberries, often referred to as the "Russian Amazon," signaling a significant escalation in Ukraine's cross-border operations. Ukrainian officials claim these depots are utilized for supplying the Russian military, a statement Moscow denies, according to Reuters and BBC.

The drone strike led to substantial damage in the Moscow region, specifically in the Novoselki industrial zone, causing a fire at one of the warehouses. According to the region's governor, Andrey Vorobyov, several facilities were targeted, resulting in immediate casualties including at least ten individuals receiving medical attention. The local official reported that the situation has resulted in one person being in serious condition, as stated by CBS News and Reuters.

These attacks come amidst heightened tensions and a continuous cycle of strikes between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine has increased its long-range attacks targeting Russian civilian infrastructure, particularly focusing on Wildberries warehouses in response to alleged military supplies. This ongoing conflict has seen both sides launching drone strikes, with reports suggesting Moscow intercepted a significant number of Ukrainian drones during the same period, highlighting the intense military engagement between the two nations, according to BBC and CBS News.