‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer
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Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Crimea have led to shortages of electricity, water, and fuel, causing Russian tourists to cancel bookings and frustrating local residents. The strikes, part of a campaign to isolate the peninsula, have intensified through spring and summer 2026. Daily life in resort towns like Yevpatoria is severely impacted as utilities are cut for most of the day.
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Crimea is a Russian-held region
Electricity and running water are cut off for much of the day in parts of Crimea.
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A resident named Marina reports that the strikes are taking a toll on daily life.
The Guardian- Crimea is a Russian-held region
- Ukrainian campaign aims to isolate Crimea
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Loaded language removedInterviews with residents of Russian-held region point to dissatisfaction with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it affects daily life. First, the guests stopped coming.
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A resident named Marina reports that the strikes are taking a toll on daily life.
The GuardianRussian tourists have cancelled bookings at a guesthouse in Yevpatoria due to the strikes.
The GuardianUkrainian drones and missiles have been striking Crimea throughout spring and into summer 2026.
The GuardianPetrol has become scarce in Crimea, making it harder to stock essentials.
The GuardianElectricity and running water are cut off for much of the day in parts of Crimea.
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