‘We poked a hornet’s nest’: For Russians, Putin’s war suddenly feels far too close
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By I Paper
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Ukraine's strategic military operations targeting Russian infrastructure have fundamentally shifted public perception of the conflict within Russia. Recent attacks on petroleum refineries and e-commerce logistics networks have brought warfare's consequences directly to civilian populations, marking a significant escalation in the asymmetric conflict. This escalation has prompted widespread concern among ordinary Russians, as economic disruptions and supply chain disruptions affect daily life, forcing many to confront the war's tangible impact beyond distant battlefields.
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