# Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses destroyed 15 million books, Russian officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/44390

- Meduza, 2026-09-03 20:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/03/ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-wildberries-warehouses-destroyed-15-million-books-russian-officials-say

> Russian Digital Development Ministry official Vladimir Grigoriev said Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses caused 6 billion rubles in losses for Russia’s book industry and destroyed 15 million books. Eksmo CEO Yevgeny Kapyev said the toll could reach 20 million. The industry is considering temporary tax relief and other support.

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