Russian Red Cross Builds Crisis Reserves in Crimea as Ukrainian Strikes Hit the Peninsula’s Infrastructure

The Russian Red Cross has allocated additional funds to strengthen the readiness of its Crimean and Sevastopol regional branches to respond to emergencies. Reserves of humanitarian aid are being formed in the regions to ensure an operational response if needed.

The state of emergency was declared on June 26 following a series of strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on energy infrastructure, which caused widespread power and water supply disruptions, according to The Moscow Times on July 10.

The organization has prepared 800 food parcels, 700 hygiene kits, and 43 tons of drinking water. The aid also includes medical rehabilitation equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches.

Meanwhile, a reserve of 600 food packages and hygiene kits has been established in Sevastopol. These supplies are intended for vulnerable residents, including first and second-group disabled individuals and those who arrived as migrants between 2025 and 2026.

To address potential water supply disruptions in Sevastopol, the Russian Red Cross is acquiring a mobile water purification unit. This equipment will be housed in a specialized center for assistance during emergencies, scheduled to open on July 15.

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These support measures follow a series of strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on energy infrastructure, which have caused extensive power and water shortages across the region.

According to Russian officials, electricity issues currently affect at least 18 of the 29 cities and districts in Crimea. Robert Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine, previously stated that more than 50 energy facilities were hit on the peninsula between July 1 and July 8.

Several electrical substations across temporarily occupied Crimea were targeted in overnight drone strikes on July 5, which triggered power outages in multiple districts of the peninsula according to monitoring groups, satellite fire detection data, and Russian occupation authorities.

Thermal anomalies consistent with fires were detected at approximately 3:30 a.m. local time at two electrical substations, including the 220 kV Bakhchysarai substation and the Zymyne 35/10 kV substation. Russian-installed authorities acknowledged the power disruptions, while the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it intercepted 71 Ukrainian drones over the region.

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