Fire spreads through 'Russian Amazon' warehouse near Moscow after Ukrainian attack, as British-made drones are used for 'deep strikes' on the mainland for the first time
A fire engulfed a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow after a Ukrainian attack targeted the site.
Bangkokpost, Hurriyetdailynews, Themoscowtimes and Dailymail
Key points
From Hurriyetdailynews’s report- Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow while Russia launched missiles against Ukraine on Aug. 16.
- Moscow reported over 600 drones intercepted; around 200 shot down in the region.
- Six people wounded in Moscow region; six also reported as wounded by officials.
- Ukraine intensified strikes on Wildberries warehouses, claiming retaliation for Russian bombardments.
- Allies near borders faced spillovers: Spain's F-18 downed a drone in Romania airspace.
Why it matters. The reported use of British-made drones for mainland deep strikes marks a significant escalation near Moscow.
What to watch. Watch for official damage assessments and further confirmation about the drones used in the attack.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine”
Key points from Hurriyetdailynews
- Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow while Russia launched missiles against Ukraine on Aug. 16.
- Moscow reported over 600 drones intercepted; around 200 shot down in the region.
- Six people wounded in Moscow region; six also reported as wounded by officials.
- Ukraine intensified strikes on Wildberries warehouses, claiming retaliation for Russian bombardments.
- Allies near borders faced spillovers: Spain's F-18 downed a drone in Romania airspace.
“Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing One”
Key points from Themoscowtimes
- Overnight attack in Moscow region described as one of the largest strikes.
- An 83-year-old man was killed in Podolsk, authorities say.
- A warehouse of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, was struck.
- Damage reported at multiple sites including Domodedovo warehouse near a major airport.
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it shot down 822 Ukrainian drones nationwide.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceBangkokpostLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Bangkokpost“Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine - Bangkok Post”
SourceHurriyetdailynewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hurriyetdailynews“Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine”
Key points from Hurriyetdailynews
- Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow while Russia launched missiles against Ukraine on Aug. 16.
- Moscow reported over 600 drones intercepted; around 200 shot down in the region.
- Six people wounded in Moscow region; six also reported as wounded by officials.
- Ukraine intensified strikes on Wildberries warehouses, claiming retaliation for Russian bombardments.
- Allies near borders faced spillovers: Spain's F-18 downed a drone in Romania airspace.
SourceThemoscowtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Themoscowtimes“Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing One”
Key points from Themoscowtimes
- Overnight attack in Moscow region described as one of the largest strikes.
- An 83-year-old man was killed in Podolsk, authorities say.
- A warehouse of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, was struck.
- Damage reported at multiple sites including Domodedovo warehouse near a major airport.
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it shot down 822 Ukrainian drones nationwide.
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