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Wildberries losses may approach $12 billion after Ukrainian strikes
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ukrainian strikes have destroyed over 20% of Wildberries' warehouse capacity, causing estimated losses approaching $12 billion and threatening Russia's largest online marketplace with severe financial distress. The attacks have disrupted e-commerce supply chains, triggered seller bankruptcies, and prompted Russian authorities to consider financial support measures.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 5 sources have reported it between 5 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.
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The severe damage to Wildberries’ logistics radically shifts Russia's e-commerce dynamics and opens a void for alternative platforms and cross-border warehouse providers. You should re-evaluate exposure to Russian supply chains and explore diversification into less volatile regions immediately.
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5 sources · first reported 5 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026
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