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According to Anadolu Agency, Russian online retailers with the largest volume, including Wildberries, have been targeted by three waves of attacks using Ukrainian drones since July 18th.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, this attack on Wildberries, which is already Russia’s largest online retailer, represents a significant development in the course of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. This attack demonstrates a Ukrainian effort to inflict damage on logistical distribution centers and logistics services, which are vital to the Russian economy, especially given the increasing reliance on e-commerce within the country.
In the broader context, we observe that this is not the first time for attempts have been made to target Russian digital infrastructure by Ukraine; we have previously witnessed attacks on data centers and communication facilities. This reflects a Ukrainian strategy aimed at weakening Russia’s ability to manage its economic and commercial operations and distribute goods and services.
