More than 200 firefighters were deployed to combate a massive blaze at a warehouse operated by Russian online retailer Wildberries east of Moscow following a Ukrainian drone attack on Monday. The fire, which encompassed an area of approximately 100,000 square meters—roughly 14 soccer fields—prompted a large-scale emergency response.

Alexander Avdeyev, governor of the Vladimir region where the warehouse is located, reported that 203 firefighters and 67 pieces of equipment were involved in efforts to control the fire. He also noted several injuries sustained during the attack, including a young man with a non-life-threatening head wound, another with a damaged finger, and a woman who suffered minor leg injuries; all were receiving medical attention.

Wildberries, often described as Russia’s equivalent to Amazon and a key player in the consumer economy, confirmed the incident and stated that all personnel had been safely evacuated. The company announced that deliveries and shipping operations had been redirected to other warehouses to maintain service continuity.

Since July 18, Wildberries has been subjected to a series of drone attacks attributed to Ukrainian forces seeking to disrupt the retailer’s activities. Tatyana Kim, Wildberries’ founder and CEO, characterized the assaults as “acts of terrorism.” She highlighted the broader impact, indicating that businesses spanning 10 countries have sustained significant losses amid the ongoing campaign.

Wildberries has indicated cooperation with the Russian government to lessen the operational consequences for vendors relying on its platform. Kyiv’s strategy appears focused on targeting the company’s infrastructure, a move that reflects efforts to undermine key components of the Russian economy during the broader conflict.