War's Shadow: Drones, Sirens, and Army Posters Transform Russian City Voronezh

• Four years of war have profoundly changed Voronezh, a Russian city 500 km south of Moscow, closer to the Ukrainian front line.
• Daily life in Voronezh now includes frequent Ukrainian drone attacks, anti-aircraft systems, and pervasive army recruitment adverts.
• Propaganda murals honor fallen soldiers, and recruitment centers offer 2.5 million rubles ($32,500) to new enlistees.
• Despite the patriotic fervor, some residents like Lyudmila, whose son is missing, and Roman, a tractor driver, express fear and a desire for peace.
• Artist Mikhail's peace plaques, reminiscent of Soviet-era messages, are largely removed, except for one on Voronezh's Peace Street.