Crimea remains without internet: how the occupiers are restricting communication and mobilizing in the south
In occupied Crimea, restrictions have been imposed on mobile internet, leading to the degradation of life for the local population. The head of the occupation administration of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, confirmed the slowdown of mobile internet, which was introduced during the hostilities. Access to the network may be restricted without explanation, complicating communication for the residents of the region.
Campaigns for control and mobilization
At the same time, in the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region, a campaign has begun to 'attach' local residents to clinics under Russian mandatory health insurance policies. This is part of the efforts of the occupation administration to control the population. A campaign for the legalization of forced mobilization of local residents has also started in the Zaporizhia region, raising concerns in society.
In addition, Russia has adopted a law allowing conscription to the army from January 1 to December 31. Residents of Melitopol may receive an electronic summons and are required to appear at the 'military registration and enlistment office' within 30 days. These actions indicate the increasing pressure on the population, which faces new challenges under occupation.
The situation in the occupied regions of Ukraine, particularly in Crimea and the south, demonstrates the deteriorating living conditions of the local population due to the actions of the occupation administration. Restrictions on communication and new measures of forced mobilization indicate increasing control and repression, which may have serious consequences for stability in the region. These events require the attention of the international community, as they may affect security and human rights in Ukraine.