In the village of Khryastovo, Sobinsky District, Vladimir Oblast, Russia, drones attacked one of Wildberries\u2019 key logistics centres. Following the explosions, a large-scale fire broke out in the area around the complex, and thick black smoke rose above the industrial zone. Details regarding the extent of the fire, the damage caused and any possible casualties are still being confirmed.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n Local residents have released videos showing thick smoke rising above the industrial estate. Russian and monitoring channels reported that a drone attack had been recorded in the region prior to the smoke appearing.<\/p>\n Several plumes of smoke can be seen in the footage. It is impossible to tell from the video which part of the complex has been damaged; the fire has spread inside the warehouses.<\/p>\n At the time of publication, Wildberries and the authorities in the Vladimir Region had not provided a full report on the consequences of the attack.<\/p>\n The complex in Khryastiv covers an area of approximately 170\u2013172 thousand square metres. Goods are received, sorted, stored and distributed here. When the centre opened in December 2024, it was reported that it was designed to handle up to 2 million items per day.<\/p>\n Its location near major transport routes makes it possible to redistribute freight without the need for additional transport via Moscow warehouses<\/a>. Therefore, damage to the operational areas \u2014 in particular the reception, sorting or dispatch areas \u2014 may have a greater impact on the network\u2019s operations than might be inferred from the building\u2019s floor area alone.<\/p>\n The attack took place against the backdrop of a series of strikes on Wildberries facilities in various regions of Russia. Reuters reported that, following previous attacks, the company had evacuated staff and rerouted deliveries via other centres. Such a scenario could increase transport distances, put pressure on neighbouring hubs and cause local delivery delays. The actual scale of the impact will depend on the nature of the damage in Khryastov.<\/p>\n\n
What is known about the fire<\/h2>\n
The role of a hub in a network and its potential impact<\/h2>\n
Previous experience of redirecting deliveries<\/h2>\n