Ukraine Strikes Increasingly Isolated Crimea, Upping Pressure on Russia
Summary
Ukraine has increased attacks on Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, aiming to cut off fuel supplies and isolate the area from Russia. In response, Russian-backed authorities in Crimea have restricted tourism, fuel sales, and public events to cope with the disruptions caused by these strikes.Key Facts
- Ukraine is using medium-range drones to disrupt fuel deliveries and logistics routes to Crimea.
- Russian-installed officials in Crimea have banned summer camps and suspended tourist activities until September.
- Fuel stations in Crimea stopped selling gas to the public, with supplies limited to government and emergency vehicles.
- Ukraine has targeted Russia’s Black Sea naval fleet near Crimea, damaging or destroying about a third of it.
- Ukraine struck oil sites and radar systems near the Kerch Bridge, which connects Crimea to Russia.
- The strikes damaged the Kavkaz oil port and car ferries used by Russia to supply its troops.
- Russian authorities have reduced public transport, turned off streetlights, and banned outdoor events in Crimea.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky described the attacks as a response to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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