Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula annexed by Vladimir Putin in 2014, is facing severe consequences due to ongoing conflict. Residents and tourists are now experiencing the harsh effects of war firsthand. Ukraine has launched daily drone attacks on Crimean power and fuel facilities, which President Volodymyr Zelensky calls “long-range sanctions.” The region is plagued by regular air-raid alerts, frequent power outages, and a booming gasoline black market with prices as high as $25 per gallon.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/russians-feel-the-wars-hardships-as-ukraine-pummels-crimea-b59510f1