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Ukraine has launched drone attacks against online retailers, specifically targeting Wildberries depots across Russia since a July weekend. These strikes have damaged merchandise worth billions of dollars and extended Kyiv's striking ability far inside Russia, posing an economic challenge to Russia’s financial system. The incidents also affect Wildberries, which has drawn massive loans from banks like VTB.

Ukraine has conducted drone attacks against Wildberries' depots across Russia, targeting online shopping warehouses over a period of one month. These strikes have burned billions of dollars in merchandise, putting pressure on the Russian economy and challenging President Vladimir Putin. The attacks highlight Ukraine’s capacity to strike far inside Russia.

Byron Donalds stated that local officials who decide to create 'sanctuaries' by ignoring federal or state immigration law will be removed from office. This concern echoes past threats, where James Uthmeier reportedly threatened city officials in Florida over opposing full support of ICE’s efforts under 287(g) agreements. In response to these tensions, politicians like Eileen Higgins and Charlie Crist have signaled intentions to revisit or potentially rescind local participation in the agreement.

During a diplomatic clash, Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for what he claimed was Ukraine's lack of leverage in the war. Despite this, Kyiv ramped up long-range strikes into Russia, targeting infrastructure like oil refineries and air defenses. Although these escalating attacks have influenced the narrative in Washington, it remains uncertain if they will successfully push Russia toward negotiations.

Russian officials claim Ukrainian drones killed five people near Moscow and St Petersburg. A soldier in Russian-controlled Crimea killed four people.

Five people were killed in Moscow region due to Ukrainian strikes on warehouses. Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also attacked, while at least one person was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Ukraine struck two major Wildberries logistics hubs near Moscow and St. Petersburg in overnight drone attacks, damaging one of the retailer’s largest distribution centers as part of a campaign targeting Russia’s supply network.

Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly impacting everyday Russians, with rising casualties potentially leading to mobilization in major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Ukrainian drone strikes are damaging Russian refineries, logistics networks, and companies such as Wildberry, while Europe’s support for Ukraine exacerbates Russia’s economic and political challenges.

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Ukraine has been using long-range drones to attack warehouses of Russia's largest e-commerce company, Wildberries, in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, causing fires, deaths, and economic strain. The strikes aim to pressure Russia's economy by targeting a key retail infrastructure, with at least 10 warehouses hit in two weeks, leading to billions in losses and supply chain disruptions.

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Russia canceled its annual St Petersburg Navy Day parade for the second consecutive year due to threats from Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukrainian long-range strikes have damaged infrastructure in St Petersburg, including an oil terminal and an e-commerce logistics hub, contributing to a fuel crisis with gasoline sales down 47% and prices up 45% since January, according to Meduza.

A Ukrainian drone strike caused a massive fire at a Wildberries warehouse in St. Petersburg, Russia on July 24th. Wildberries is described as Russia's largest online retailer and a counterpart to Amazon.

Russia struck a drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10 people and injuring around 100, according to Ukraine. A separate drone attack occurred in St. Petersburg, targeting a Wildberries warehouse. The strikes followed a meeting between Ukraine's Zelenskyy and officials from Raytheon.

Russian sellers wept on camera and questioned Ukrainian empathy after drone strikes hit Wildberries logistics centers near St. Petersburg. Ukraine claims the retailer’s warehouses supply drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear to Russia’s military logistics.

Ukrainian drones attacked a warehouse in St Petersburg referred to as the 'Russian Amazon,' marking a recent setback for Putin. The strike is described as a humiliation for the Russian leader.

A major fire occurred at a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg following a Ukrainian drone attack. The incident caused significant damage to the facility.

Ukraine struck Wildberries warehouses in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region overnight. The online retailer also reported attacks on its facilities in annexed Crimea.

Russian officials reported drone strikes on Wildberries logistics hubs near St. Petersburg, while OSINT analysts indicated a missile-production plant in Kirov was also hit. Wildberries confirmed disruptions, but Ukraine has not officially acknowledged responsibility.

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Putin is reportedly losing confidence in his military, while Ukraine intensifies its efforts. Russian elites in Moscow and St. Petersburg are experiencing significant hardships.

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St. Petersburg is hiring mobile defense gunners to address Ukrainian refinery strikes, offering $2,000 monthly salaries and no Ukraine deployments. The rear-area duties' duration is questioned despite similar pay to frontline troops.

St. Petersburg port is on fire after Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s second largest city. The attacks are part of a 40-day 'pressure campaign' approved by Zelensky, using long-range drone strikes deep into Russia to force Putin to end the war.

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, causing heavy smoke and damaging infrastructure across several districts, according to local authorities.

Ukrainian drones attacked St Petersburg's oil terminal and the Baltic port of Vysotsk. St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov confirmed the attack caused no casualties and that the aftermath was managed.

Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil infrastructure in St. Petersburg and Crimea, exacerbating a fuel crisis and political pressure on President Vladimir Putin, who dismissed the attacks as 'not critical.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strikes as part of 'long-range sanctions,' while Russian forces reported capturing Kostyantynivka, a strategic city in the Donetsk region.

Ukraine's drones targeted oil and military facilities near Russia’s St Petersburg, disrupting internet and flights. Russian strikes simultaneously halted operations at a gas facility in central Ukraine.

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, as part of ongoing strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The attack caused casualties and political pressure on the Kremlin, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy framing it as targeting Russian war funding. Russian officials reported 72 drones shot down, while Putin dismissed the strikes as non-critical.

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a military target in Kronstadt, as per Russian officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack follows a fuel crisis in Crimea and a previous strike in June, with 72 drones shot down and one civilian casualty reported in Crimea.

Russia announced that it has downed dozens of Ukrainian drones over St. Petersburg. The event occurred on July 1, 2026, as noted by the full moon setting behind the Saviour of Spilled Blood Cathedral in the city.

Ukraine conducted long-range strikes on oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia. The attacks are part of Ukraine's campaign to cause economic damage and disrupt Russia's war machine.

An oil terminal in Russia’s St. Petersburg was attacked by a Ukrainian long-range drone launched by the 9th Kairos Battalion of the 'Madyar's Birds' from an undisclosed location in Ukraine. The attack occurred hours before Moscow reported the incident during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Coordinated drone strikes targeted Russian energy and industrial facilities in St. Petersburg, Belgorod, and Moscow on July 4. In St. Petersburg, fires occurred at an oil terminal and drone debris fell near a Lukoil terminal in Vysotsk. Belgorod experienced electricity and water outages after strikes on thermal power plants.

Russia reported one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on its territory and annexed Crimea, with successful strikes hitting targets in Moscow and St. Petersburg, which have boosted Ukraine's morale.

Russia is reportedly preparing a potential 'provocation' in the Baltic states or Poland to test NATO cohesion, according to sources from two countries on the alliance's eastern flank. Western sources also suggest the Kremlin faces pressure from Ukraine's long-range attacks on Moscow and St Petersburg.

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