In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the humanitarian and economic crisis is escalating. The peninsula is experiencing massive power and water outages, fuel shortages, a sharp rise in food prices, and a failed tourist season. This was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, writes UNN.
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According to the GUR, in July 2026, a prolonged blackout occurred on the peninsula. In just one week, about 1.4 million subscribers were left without electricity simultaneously. In a number of cities, power outages lasted more than a week, and in some settlements, electricity was supplied only for a few hours at night. Prolonged water supply interruptions were also observed.
The situation was complicated by a fuel shortage. Gasoline appeared at most gas stations once every few days, and queues stretched over a kilometer. According to intelligence, the cost of a liter of AI-95 gasoline reached 269 rubles at gas stations and up to 300 rubles from resellers.
At the same time, food prices rose significantly. In particular, kefir, eggs, and white bread in occupied Crimea cost significantly more than in the neighboring Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation.
The GUR also reports a worsening situation in business. In the first half of 2026, almost 400 catering establishments closed on the peninsula, and the demand for rental housing dropped sharply. Due to constant problems with electricity, water, internet, and security, the tourist season actually failed, and some Russians relocated to Crimea are leaving the peninsula.
In addition, according to Ukrainian intelligence, the Russian occupation administration is using the crisis situation to increase mobilization pressure. Thus, in the Dzhankoy district, to receive compensation for the prolonged lack of light and water, men began to be required to confirm their military registration. A similar requirement applies to women with medical education.
The GUR emphasizes that the deepening crisis is a consequence of the militarization of the occupied peninsula and Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, and the restoration of normal life in Crimea is possible only after its deoccupation.