# Russian occupation of Ukraine and Crimea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-occupation-of-ukraine-and-crimea
> Updated: 2026-08-23T06:55:11.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Under Russian occupation, Ukrainian territories and Crimea are experiencing significant social and logistical instability. Reports indicate that between 5 and 6 million Ukrainians live under Russian control, where authorities are attempting to remodel society by altering language, administration, and property ownership, alongside large-scale resettlement efforts.

In Crimea, residents face severe resource shortages and infrastructure vulnerabilities. While fuel rationing in Crimea had previously seen some easing, the region continues to struggle with electricity and water shortages. Additionally, Ukrainian drone strikes targeting electrical substations and transport hubs have caused civilian casualties and damage to residential areas, contributing to an atmosphere of uncertainty and population displacement.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Crimea residents face increasing hardships under Russian occupation

Residents in occupied Crimea face severe hardships, including regular drone strikes, utility shortages, and rising costs as the impact of the war intensifies on the peninsula.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crimea-residents-face-increasing-hardships-under-russian-occupation

### 2026-07-31: Russian occupation of Ukraine and Crimea strains civilians with forced resettlement and fuel shortages

Russia’s occupation forces 5‑6 million Ukrainians into resettlement plans, while Crimea sees limited fuel supplies and ongoing power cuts; a sanctioned Russian tanker also leaked oil near Oman.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-occupation-of-ukraine-and-crimea-strains-civilians-with-forced-resettlement-and-fuel-shortag

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