Russian-occupied Crimea
Coverage of Russian-occupied Crimea in the Nexus archive.
- Crimea Grid Ablaze: Overnight Blasts Ignite Key Power Substations
Multiple electrical substations in Russian-occupied Crimea caught fire after overnight blasts, including those in Bilohirsk, Maryanivka, and Staryi Krym. Satellite data suggests the attacks are part of a broader campaign targeting energy and logistics networks supporting Moscow’s military presence.
- Ukrainian oligarch reportedly injured in Monaco blast
A Ukrainian oligarch, Vadym Yermolaiev, was injured in a blast in Monaco. He was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea. Two other people, including a 13-year-old, were also injured.
- Ukrainian oligarch injured in Monaco blast — report
Vadym Yermolaiev was injured in a blast in Monaco. He was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly conducting business in Russian-occupied Crimea. Two other people, including a 13-year-old, were also injured.
- Ukraine Targets Crimean Supply Lines – Reactions
Ukrainian strikes on supply routes to Russian-occupied Crimea are disrupting fuel deliveries, transport links, and tourism, increasing economic pressure on the peninsula. Commentators argue the campaign weakens Russia’s southern front, could strengthen Ukraine’s position in future negotiations, and highlights Crimea’s strategic importance to President Vladimir Putin’s political legitimacy.
- How Ukraine is orchestrating a logistical squeeze on Russian-occupied Crimea
Ukraine is conducting a logistical squeeze on Russian-occupied Crimea. A satellite image shows an oil depot in Kerch, Crimea, ablaze following an attack described by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Russian-occupied Crimea cuts off civilian fuel sales after Ukrainian strikes
Russian-occupied Crimea has halted civilian fuel sales following Ukrainian strikes on energy and transport infrastructure. Kremlin-installed officials in Crimea reserved fuel for state services to maintain 'life support and security' amid reported attacks on supply routes, including near Kerch.
- Russian-Held Sevastopol Suspends Fuel Distribution as Ukraine Strikes Supply Routes
Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea temporarily halted petrol rationing coupon use due to supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian strikes on logistics routes. Priority fuel access is being given to emergency and public services, with new coupons to be issued, amid broader fuel shortages and intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure.
- Empty Shelves, Fuel Rationing Hit Occupied Crimea as Ukraine Pressures Russian Logistics
Food shortages are worsening in Russian-occupied Crimea, with stores limiting purchases of staples due to logistical disruptions. Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation reported the shortages, which coincide with a fuel crisis as Ukrainian strikes on key transport routes strain Russia’s ability to supply the peninsula.
- Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea
Ukraine's military intelligence claims two Russian warships were attacked in Sevastopol Bay, located in Russian-occupied Crimea. The reported strike occurred in a strategically significant area under Russian control.