Fire erupts at St Petersburg Wildberries warehouse after Ukrainian drone strike

A large fire erupted at a Wildberries e‑commerce warehouse in St Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone strike on the facility. The incident, which occurred early on Thursday, caused extensive damage to the storage building and set off a rapid response from fire‑fighting units and the city’s emergency services.

Wildberries, one of Russia’s largest online retailers, operates several distribution centers across the country. The drone attack, part of a series of incidents targeting commercial infrastructure, triggered a fire that spread quickly through the warehouse’s stacked goods and storage systems. Fire crews reported that the blaze was contained within a few hours, but the warehouse sustained significant structural and inventory losses. No casualties have been reported, and the company has issued a statement confirming the damage and outlining plans for temporary relocation of operations.

Authorities are investigating the drone strike as an act of aggression, and the incident has prompted a review of security protocols for commercial sites in the region. Wildberries has pledged to resume full operations as soon as possible, while the city continues to monitor the situation and assess any broader implications for supply‑chain resilience in the post‑war environment.