Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses, downplaying their impact while ordering repairs. The strikes, which have targeted Russia's largest online retailer, are bringing the war home to citizens and eliciting complex public reactions.
The intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure, particularly e-commerce hubs like Wildberries, are bringing the war's consequences home to ordinary Russians, potentially altering public sentiment and challenging the perceived stability offered by the government.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed recent Ukrainian drone attacks targeting warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, stating they pose no critical threat while ordering repairs. These strikes, along with earlier attacks on oil infrastructure, are increasingly bringing the war's impact directly to Russian citizens. Analysis of social media reactions indicates a higher prevalence of sarcasm and anger directed at both Ukraine and Russian authorities compared to reactions to strikes on military or oil facilities. This suggests a potential strain on the societal bargain in Russia, where citizens have historically traded political disengagement for stability. Ukraine's Defense Ministry claims to have incapacitated seven of Wildberries' ten largest logistics centers, with further damage reported near Moscow. The company has also been subjected to cyberattacks and EU sanctions.
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