Russians endured a summer of turmoil with gas crisis and swarms of drones as the war came home
Summary
Russians faced a difficult summer with a fuel crisis, canceled flights, and frequent drone attacks hitting key facilities across the country. Ukraine launched many drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries and warehouses, bringing the war closer to everyday life in Russia.Key Facts
- Over 43,300 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Russia and Crimea during June to August 2026, compared to about 7,700 the previous summer.
- Drone attacks caused damage to oil refineries, airports, and warehouses of major online retailers like Wildberries and Ozon.
- The fuel crisis led to long lines at gas stations across Russia, affecting daily life and travel.
- Flights to many vacation spots were canceled, delayed, or rerouted due to security concerns from drone swarms.
- The attacks reached cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Omsk.
- This surge in attacks is linked to the ongoing war President Vladimir Putin launched on Ukraine over four years ago.
- The rise in attacks comes ahead of Russia’s parliamentary election scheduled for September 18-20, 2026.
- Political analysts note that despite tight control of the vote, elections may still create unexpected challenges for Russian authorities.
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