Dossier
Oleksandra
Coverage of Oleksandra in the Nexus archive.
- Crimea was Russia’s stronghold. Now it’s a vulnerability.
Crimea, once a Russian stronghold and symbol of Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions, is now a vulnerability as Ukraine gains air control and targets supply routes, causing power outages, fuel shortages, and economic hardship. The Russian-occupied peninsula faces a state of emergency with restricted exits and destroyed infrastructure, challenging Moscow's strategic position in the Black Sea.