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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
By Daria Tarasova-Markina and Tim Lister, CNN
(CNN) — Ukrainian drone attacks have killed at least eight people at warehouses in Russia, according to regional officials.
Seven of those killed were working at a distribution center at Kotovsk in the Tambov region. The eighth fatality was at a s...
Key takeaway The drones “were equipped with warheads designed to cause a greater number of casualties,” Pervyshov claimed, adding 28 had been shot down.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian warehouses have significant implications for the global economy, and El Paso 's role as a major trade hub makes it a city to watch in the aftermath of these events. As a key player in international trade, El Paso's businesses and residents may feel the effects of disrupted supply chains and increased tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The fact that the targeted warehouses belonged to Wildberries, a major online retailer, raises questions about the potential for similar attacks on other commercial facilities. El Paso's own experience with cross-border trade and commerce makes it an interesting case study for how local economies can be impacted by global conflicts. As the situation continues to unfold, El Pasoans may want to pay close attention to how these developments affect the city's trade relationships and economic partnerships.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Daria Tarasova-Markina and Tim Lister, CNN
(CNN) — Ukrainian drone attacks have killed at least eight people at warehouses in Russia, according to regional officials.
Seven of those killed were working at a distribution center at Kotovsk in the Tambov region. The eighth fatality was at a s...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 18, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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