Crimea suspends admissions to children's summer camps
Sessions at the children’s camp “Artek” in occupied Crimea have been canceled, according to the Telegram channel Krovavaya Barynya (“Bloody Lady”), run by Ksenia Sobchak, which cited messages from parents posted on social media.
TL;DR
- Summer camp admissions in occupied Crimea, including Artek, have been canceled from June 22 through September 1.
- The ban was announced by Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-installed head of Crimea, citing public safety concerns.
- Parents reported buses with children being turned back to Kerch and confusion at the camp.
- Some children were reportedly allowed to arrive at camps while others were denied entry.
- The cancellations occur amidst a fuel crisis and recent power outages on the peninsula, following Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Authorities cited 'technical damage' to the electrical grid and urged residents to limit electricity use.