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On June 29, 2026, Sergey Aksyonov, the Moscow-appointed governor of Crimea, declared a state of emergency across the entire peninsula, including Sevastopol, for an indefinite period. Aksyonov stated the measure aims to ensure stable functioning of vital sectors. The declaration follows intensified Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian naval vessels, air defense systems near Kerch, and key bridges connecting Crimea to Russian-occupied southern Ukraine. Recent attacks also hit fuel and energy infrastructure near the Kerch Strait Bridge. The state of emergency covers all of Crimea, which has been under Russian occupation since its illegal annexation in 2014, condemned by Ukraine and most of the international community as a violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.
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The Moscow-appointed governor of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, has declared a state of emergency across the entire occupied peninsula, including the city of Sevastopol.
"The state of emergency regime allows for the most efficient resolution of issues related to ensuring stable functioning in all areas vital to meeting the needs of the population," Aksyonov stated in a video address.
Escalating Attacks
- Ukrainian forces have recently intensified strikes across Crimea, disrupting supplies and electricity to the peninsula.
- On Friday, June 26, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported strikes on two Russian naval vessels and air defense assets in Kerch, located in the eastern part of Crimea.
- Over the past two weeks, bridges connecting Crimea to Russian-occupied oblasts in southern Ukraine have come under attack.
- Successful strikes were also carried out on fuel and energy infrastructure near the Kerch Strait Bridge.
Duration and Scope
The state of emergency was declared for an indefinite period and covers the entire Crimean Peninsula, including Sevastopol, which functions as a separate administrative entity.
Background
Crimea has been under Russian occupation since 2014, when it was seized by unmarked Russian soldiers. Following the takeover of key facilities, a referendum on the status of Crimea was held, leading to the announcement of its annexation by the Russian Federation. Ukraine, along with the vast majority of countries and international organizations, has condemned the referendum as illegal and continues to regard Crimea as Ukrainian territory under Russian occupation.
Source: Defence24.com | Author: Patryk Jagnieża
Tags: #RUSSIA #CRIMEA #UKRAINE #WARINUKRAINE #CRIMEANPENINSULA #STATEOFEMERGENCY
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