Drone strike kills seven at Russian logistics centre
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a logistics centre in western Russia, resulting in the deaths of seven people and injuring 24, according to regional governor Evgeny Pervyshov. The attack hit the Wildberries logistics centre in the town of Kotovsk. Russian company Wildberries reported that their facilities in both Kotovsk and Elektrostal were attacked. Sergei Sobyanin, mayor of Moscow, said that over 370 drones were launched toward the Moscow region overnight.
What we know
- Evgeny Pervyshov stated that seven night-shift employees were killed and 24 wounded at the Wildberries logistics centre in Kotovsk.
- Wildberries confirmed attacks on their logistics complexes in Kotovsk and Elektrostal.
- A fire at the Tambov region facility was contained, but firefighters continued working in Elektrostal.
- Sergei Sobyanin reported that most of the 370 drones launched toward Moscow were neutralised, with 64 destroyed on approach.
- US-led diplomatic efforts to end the fighting have stalled, with Washington shifting focus to its conflict with Iran.
