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
They publishedMoment apocalyptic fire engulfs huge 'Russian Amazon' warehouse near Moscow after Ukrainian attack - as British-made drones used for 'deep strikes' on mainland for the first time
16 Aug, 08:23ZUkrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing one
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First reportBangkokpost · 16 Aug, 07:45Z
Latest reportDailymail · 16 Aug, 08:36Z
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Why it matters
What
A fire engulfed a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow after a Ukrainian attack targeted the site.
Why
The reported use of British-made drones for mainland deep strikes marks a significant escalation near Moscow.
Watch
Watch for official damage assessments and further confirmation about the drones used in the attack.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.