The Kremlin invests a billion rubles in 'military tourism': Bakhmut and Mariupol will become attractions

Kremlin's Investments in 'Military Tourism'

According to Главком: The Kremlin plans to invest about a billion rubles in the development of 'military tourism' in the occupied territories of Donetsk region. This initiative involves creating hotel infrastructure by 2026, despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. Bakhmut and Mariupol have been identified as the main locations for new tourist routes.

It is known that the population of Mariupol, which suffered significant destruction during the war, has decreased from 420 thousand to 100 thousand residents. During the siege of the city, up to 90% of the housing stock was destroyed, causing serious humanitarian problems. However, despite this situation, the Kremlin considers the occupied territories to be 'fertile ground for tourism.'

Reaction of Human Rights Defenders

Human rights defenders and former employees point to this initiative as a cynical attempt to cover up war crimes. They believe that the development of 'military tourism' is not only an economic experiment but also a way to legitimize the Kremlin's actions in the region. This raises concerns among the international community, which is monitoring the situation in the occupied territories.

The Kremlin's initiative to develop 'military tourism' in the occupied territories of Donetsk region indicates an attempt to use economic levers to strengthen control over the region.

In the context of ongoing humanitarian crisis and numerous accusations of war crimes, such actions may be perceived as outright cynicism. The international community continues to watch these events, as they may have serious implications for further stability in Ukraine and the region as a whole.