Russia’s war-summer tests daily life with drones, gas lines and fires

AP reports a turbulent summer in Russia marked by queues for gasoline, drone strikes and refinery/warehouse fires, underscoring the war’s toll on daily life. Public mood soured as Putin’s approval slipped and rumors of mobilization sparked some Russians to flee, while Kyiv vowed to keep pressuring Moscow even as authorities seek to control political debate ahead of elections. Zelenskyy warned Russia’s skies could become dominated by drones, reflecting the broader war expansion and ongoing regional instability.