Russia approves support for businesses hit by Wildberries warehouse attacks
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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree approving support measures for entrepreneurs affected by Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries facilities. The measures include a 12-month deferral on VAT, profit tax, and insurance contributions for businesses whose damage exceeds 5% of annual income. The announcement comes as Ukraine launched new attacks on the marketplace's warehouses, destroying a logistics center in Kotovsk.
Key Facts
- The support package applies to businesses whose damage exceeds 5% of annual income.
- Entrepreneurs receive a 12-month deferral on VAT, profit tax, simplified tax system fees, and insurance contributions.
- The deferral covers payments due from August 2026 through July 2027.
- Tax audits and insurance contribution inspections are suspended until the end of 2026.
- A logistics center in Kotovsk was completely destroyed in a night drone attack, injuring two people.
Support Measures
The Russian government approved a package of support measures for entrepreneurs affected by Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries facilities. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the corresponding decree. The measures were developed by the Ministry of Finance to support affected companies and individual entrepreneurs and ensure the continuity of the group's operations. Assistance is available to those whose damage exceeded 5% of annual income.
Tax Deferrals and Suspensions
Entrepreneurs are granted a 12-month deferral on VAT, profit tax, fees under simplified and automated simplified taxation systems, insurance contributions, and advance payments on these taxes. The deferral applies to payments due from August 2026 through July 2027. Tax audits and inspections of insurance contribution calculations are suspended until the end of the year. Deadlines for sending debt payment demands and decisions on debt collection are extended by six months.
Recent Attacks
Ukraine launched new attacks on the marketplace's warehouses today. A Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk was completely destroyed after a night drone attack, injuring two people. Tambov Oblast Governor Evgeny Pervyshov confirmed the destruction. On August 22, Ukraine attacked Ozon logistics center warehouses in Russia for the first time. More than 500 workers were evacuated from the logistics center in Samara Oblast affected by the drone attack. Since July 18, Ukraine has regularly attacked Wildberries warehouses, with at least 21 major fires recorded in Russian regions.
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Russia approves support for businesses hit by Wildberries warehouse attacks
