Ukrainian strikes cut power, water, and fuel in Crimea, residents express frustration

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have severely disrupted daily life in Crimea, a region under Russian control, causing widespread shortages of electricity, water, and fuel. Residents report growing frustration with Moscow as the attacks intensify. In Yevpatoria, a resort town on the Black Sea coast, a guesthouse owner named Marina said that tourists stopped coming as attacks increased through spring and into summer. Now, petrol is hard to find, making it difficult to stock food and other essentials. Electricity and running water are cut off for most of the day, coinciding with the summer heat. The strikes are part of a Ukrainian campaign to isolate Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. By targeting infrastructure, Ukraine aims to weaken Russian control and disrupt supply lines. Locals describe long waits for fuel and limited access to basic services. The situation has left many residents struggling to cope. While some blame Ukrainian forces, others express disappointment with Russian authorities for failing to protect the region or provide alternatives. The attacks continue, with no immediate end in sight. As the conflict enters its third year, Crimea's once-thriving tourism industry has collapsed, and daily life has become a challenge for those who remain.