Cars queue in Simferopol on the Crimean Peninsula. Image: keystone
June 22, 2026, 1:26 p.mJune 22, 2026, 1:26 p.m
The authorities appointed by Moscow on the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which has been annexed by Russia since 2014, have banned the accommodation of children for recreational and tourist purposes.
This applies until September 1st, according to a corresponding decree. “In the current situation, these measures are necessary to ensure public safety,” wrote the Crimean boss Sergei Aksjonov, appointed by Russia, on Telegram and asked for understanding. Crimea is a popular travel destination for Russian tourists. Children’s holiday camps are also common.
Fuel and power supply issues
The situation in Crimea is deteriorating after Ukrainian drone attacks. Gasoline has been scarce there for weeks. After there were restrictions on sales, fuel is no longer distributed to private individuals. The local energy supplier Krimenergo also announced that schedules for power cuts have been introduced. This in turn also affects the water supply.
With Western help, Ukraine has been defending itself against a large-scale Russian invasion for more than four years. The Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced in an interview a week ago that the peninsula would be isolated using drone attacks. The attacks on the Russian supply lines are opening a “window of opportunity” for Ukraine. “Hell is beginning for the Russians, which they will find difficult to overcome,” said Fedorov. (cma/sda/dpa)