Zelensky says drone strikes are "bringing the war back home to Russia"

Ukrainian drone strikes have repeatedly hit warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, since July 18, destroying inventory for numerous small businesses that depend on the platform for most of their sales. The attacks are part of a wider Ukrainian campaign to make ordinary Russians feel the war’s effects, according to reports. President Volodymyr Zelensky recently addressed the strategy behind these strikes, while Moscow has accused Ukraine of terrorism and trying to destabilize the country. Business owners report losing tens of millions of roubles in stock, leaving them unable to pay loans or meet obligations, with Wildberries citing force majeure to avoid liability. The situation illustrates how the conflict is now directly impacting Russian civilians and the economy.