Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Ukraine has launched a month-long campaign of attacks targeting a major online retailer inside Russia, expanding its strategy beyond traditional military and industrial targets such as oil refineries, maritime hubs, and arms plants. The cyber or physical strikes began on a weekend in July and have persisted for a month.

The operations have affected a wide geographic area within Russia, impacting locations stretching from the major metropolitan centers of Moscow and St. Petersburg to cities in the south and eastward toward the Ural Mountains. By focusing on a prominent online retailer, the campaign aims to directly pressure Russia's domestic economy and public morale.