00:00Large-scale Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory are gradually changing some Russians'
00:06attitudes toward the war. While the fighting was previously perceived as something distant,
00:11residents of Moscow and the Moscow region are now beginning to feel the consequences
00:16of the conflict right at home. According to the New York Times, one such resident is 21-year-old
00:22Vadim from Kimke near Moscow. Several years ago, he regularly contacted relatives in Ukraine's
00:29Sumi oblast, inquiring about their safety during Russian shelling. Now, he says, his relatives in
00:35Ukraine are asking if he's okay after the drone strikes in the Moscow region. A Ukrainian drone
00:41struck the upper floors of his apartment building. The attacks in Kimke killed four people and injured
00:47at least 15 more. When it happens somewhere out there, it's one thing. But when it lands in your
00:52home, war feels completely different, Vadim said. In recent months, Ukraine has significantly
00:58escalated its campaign of long-range strikes against Russian territory, using its own cruise missiles
01:04and drones capable of flying up to 1,600 kilometers. The primary targets remain oil infrastructure,
01:12defense plants, and weapons production facilities. However, the aftermath of attacks is increasingly
01:18affecting residential areas of Moscow and the Moscow region. Kimke resident and beauty salon owner
01:25Letitia Lawrence admitted she experienced genuine panic during the raid. It was a real nightmare.
01:31It felt like the drones were circling right above us and exploding endlessly, she said.
01:36According to her, residents receive virtually no warnings about air raids, there are no sirens,
01:42and the usual telegram channels often operate intermittently due to restrictions. Against the backdrop of
01:48increasingly frequent attacks, some residents began to openly question the necessity of war.
01:5484-year-old Tamara Alexandrova admitted that for the first time in a long time,
02:00she began to wonder whether it was worth starting the conflict at all.
02:04I'm already wondering whether it was necessary to start this war,
02:07which has lasted longer than the Great Patriotic War, the pensioner said.
02:12According to the Independent Levada Center, back in April, 62% of Russians favored swift negotiations
02:19to end the war. In Moscow, this figure was lower, around 36%, but the survey was conducted before the
02:27latest massive drone attacks. 19-year-old Maria from the Moscow region says her generation has been living
02:34in constant crisis for several years. First the pandemic, now the war.
02:38We can't change anything. We can only hope it ends as soon as possible, the girl said.
02:44Following attacks in some areas of the Moscow region, residents began discussing home insurance
02:50against drone strikes. 19-year-old student Daniel said that at the beginning of the war,
02:55he supported Russia's actions, but now his attitude has changed.
02:59I used to feel patriotic. Now all that's left is constant tension and anxiety, he admitted.
03:05At the same time, many Russians remain wary of openly criticizing the government.
03:11Laws against discrediting the army, which criminalize anti-war statements, remain in effect in Russia.
03:19Despite growing anxiety, Russian authorities continue to refer to the war as a special military operation.
03:26At the same time, they are tightening control over information about the aftermath of the strikes.
03:31In some regions, residents are prohibited from publishing photos and videos of arrivals,
03:37and official information is provided exclusively through government channels.
03:42However, even under censorship, strikes on Moscow and strategic sites are gradually eroding the sense of security
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