Yalta installs outdoor cooking stations in courtyards amid Crimea's fuel and power crisis
The Russian-installed administration in Yalta has begun setting up outdoor cooking areas in apartment building courtyards, as Crimea faces a severe fuel and electricity crisis triggered by Ukraine's military campaign to isolate the peninsula.
The Yalta administration, installed by Russia, announced the installation of outdoor cooking stations in the courtyards of residential buildings. The initiative targets structures that are not connected to the gas network, aiming to alleviate the impact of the ongoing energy and fuel crisis in Crimea.
Sergey Olefirenko, the first deputy head of the Yalta administration, stated that it is impossible to cover more than 1,500 buildings in a single day, but work has already begun. He also mentioned that the city is negotiating with local business owners to provide meals to residents at cost.
The crisis, which has plagued the peninsula for several weeks, stems from a Ukrainian military campaign designed to isolate Crimea. Power outages and fuel shortages have severely disrupted daily life. Yalta is the first city in Crimea to announce such communal kitchen facilities in response to the power crisis.
