Russian-installed authorities
Coverage of Russian-installed authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Power Outages Hit Sevastopol as Russia Declares ‘Special Regime’ After Reported Ukrainian Attack
Russian-installed authorities imposed a 'special regime' in Sevastopol following a reported Ukrainian strike that caused power outages. Ukrainian monitoring channels suggested the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant may have been targeted, though neither side has confirmed the claim.
- Crimea Declares Emergency Amid Severe Fuel and Logistics Crisis
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have declared a state of emergency due to worsening fuel shortages, transport disruptions, and Ukrainian strikes on logistics infrastructure. The emergency grants authorities power to restrict movement, shut businesses, and conduct forced evacuations.
- 'Beach Season Closed': Ukraine Warns Tourists After Strikes Across Crimea
Ukraine’s defense ministry warned tourists that Crimea is becoming unsafe due to recent strikes on fuel storage sites, gas compressor stations, air defense systems, and radar installations. Russian-installed authorities in the region have restricted gasoline and diesel sales to state and emergency services, compounding the disruptions.
- Russian-Occupied Crimea Bans Motorcycles at Night Because They Sound Like Drones
Russian-installed authorities in occupied Crimea have banned motorcycles, scooters, and quad bikes at night, claiming their engine noise interferes with air defense operations by mimicking drone attacks. The ban follows intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula, which have caused fuel shortages and anxiety before the summer tourist season.