Summary
Russia has been engaged in a full-scale war in Ukraine for four years, and it is experiencing significant impacts. The conflict started on February 24, 2022, and has led to numerous casualties and social challenges within Russia. Local communities, like those in the town of Yelets, are seeing the effects firsthand through recruitment efforts, memorials for fallen soldiers, and infrastructure changes like emergency shelters.
Key Facts
- Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
- The war lasted longer than expected and has led to significant battlefield losses for Russia.
- Russian towns like Yelets have recruitment billboards offering large sums for military enlistment.
- In Yelets, a mural honors local soldiers who died in the conflict, highlighting the personal toll of the war.
- Russian authorities do not release official casualty figures, but large losses are acknowledged.
- Many towns have new emergency shelters due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Local residents, such as Irina, express confusion about the war's purpose and face economic challenges.
- Symbols of the conflict, like the letters V and Z, are commonly seen in everyday places in Russia.
