Larisa Kozovaya16:31, 23.10.25

The so-called local authorities are looking for those “guilty” of the future collapse.

The Russian occupation authorities in Crimea have acknowledged serious water supply problems, particularly in the eastern part of the temporarily occupied peninsula. According to the Center for National Resistance, the worst situation is in Alushta. According to the so-called “State Committee for Water Management and Land Reclamation of Crimea,” local reservoirs only have enough water for 85-90 days.

Since October 1, the city has implemented hourly water supply schedules, and the pressure in the network has been reduced to a minimum. Sources report that the situation has caused panic among occupation officials: Simferopol is actively seeking those “to blame” for the likely future collapse, as the “state committee” and Aksyonov’s “government” are squabbling. Aksyonov himself, according to available information, is shifting responsibility to the Russian Ministry of Defense, which is diverting the bulk of water for military units and training grounds.

Behind the scenes, the occupation administration is discussing the possibility of a “personnel rotation” if the problem cannot be resolved by the end of the year.

“Rumors are circulating in the occupiers’ political circles that Moscow is considering another ‘personnel rotation’ in the Crimean administration if the problem isn’t resolved by the end of the year. Meanwhile, officials in Alushta admit there’s no real action plan: water supply depends solely on precipitation and ‘internal reserves,’ which are in dire shortage,” the statement reads.

Local residents are already preparing for an emergency. In some areas of Alushta, people are forced to collect industrial water, and utility services are delivering it by tanker. The water is undrinkable, but there is currently no other option.

Experts estimate that if precipitation does not improve the situation by the end of December, Crimea could face another major water crisis—the first since 2020.

Crimea without water – what is known

As UNIAN reported, the water situation in occupied Crimea reached a boiling point in 2020. For example, the village of Bogdanovka in the Simferopol district was left without water; the only well supplying the village dried up. A similar situation occurred in the village of Mirnoye.

Water was reportedly delivered to residents twice a day by water truck. Residents formed long lines, including many elderly and disabled people. Locals complained that the water was undrinkable because it was foul-smelling.

(C)UNIAN 2025