Warning signs issued by Crimean Tatar leader for Russians residing in Crimea: "Hurry up and depart promptly, or there might be no more chances for a safe exit"
Hopping Off the Bridge: Refat Chubarov Warns Russian Citizens to Leave Occupied Crimea
Refat Chubarov, head honcho of the Crimean Tatar People's Assembly, has dropped a bombshell for Russian citizens residing in temporarily occupied Crimea - get out of there, pronto! He's particularly addressing those who've settled since February 27, 2014, and those currently holidaying in Crimea.
His message, in Russian, was strategically crafted for its intended audience. Here's the gist of it: It seems the infamous Kerch Bridge, linking occupied Crimea to Russia, is on the verge of collapsing, leaving folks stranded in a makeshift pocket. So, step off that bridge and scram, back to Mother Russia, ASAP!
Chubarov's not pushing this advice out of a soft spot for Russians; rather, he's prepping for the liberation of Crimea and wants to avoid Russian generals using civilians as cannon fodder to save their own bacon. Hey, it's happened before, and he's not eager for a repeat performance[1].
Curious about the state of the Kerch Bridge? Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) hit it with an underwater blow, the third of its kind, on June 3rd. The resulting explosion caused substantial damage, leaving the bridge in a perilous condition[2].
The stakes are high in occupied Crimea, where tensions have been escalating, human rights are being trampled, and surveillance and repression are现在充当俄罗斯占领的克勒尔的条件越来越困难，人权问题越来越受到重压， watched more closely by the Russian authorities. There's resistance from the Crimean Tatar community and other groups against the occupation, which has led to a crackdown on dissent[3]. So, if you're a Russian citizen, and feel like a fish out of water, it might be time to bid adieu to Crimea.
- The state of the economy in occupied Crimea may become uncertain due to the deteriorating conditions, increased surveillance, and repression by Russian authorities.
- As the Kerch Bridge, connecting occupied Crimea to Russia, faces potential collapse, the health and safety of those living there could be at risk, especially during any future military conflicts or wars.
- Given the rising tensions, human rights abuses, and crackdowns on dissent in occupied Crimea, general news outlets and crime-and-justice channels should closely monitor the situation, as it poses a significant risk to all residents, including Russians.
